How to Do the Yoga Corpse Pose With a Bolster

The yoga corpse pose is probably the most common of all yoga relaxation poses and is often the last pose of a yoga routine. The corpse pose allows your body to completely relax as it readjusts to changes made during your session; however, with just one simple modification you can use a bolster to help release tension in the shoulders and upper back.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Rest on your back with your legs extended in front of you and your arms resting at your sides. Lift up your chest slightly and slide a bolster under your back. Align the bolster so that it is centered at the level of your elbows and then relax back into your supine position.

2. Inhale deeply and tense every muscle in your body. Clench your jaws and tighten your facial muscles, form fists with your hands, engage your abdomen, crunch your toes and hold every muscles as tightly as you can for the full inhalation.

3. Exhale and allow everything to relax. Let your legs roll open and your arms fall out to the side. Continue to breathe slowly and deeply, feeling how the bolster allows you to expand your rib cage with each inhale. As you breathe out, release tension in your body and sink down into the bolster.

4. Hold the yoga corpse pose for a minimum of 5 minutes or for as long as you like. When ready, bend your knees, keeping your feet flat on the floor and then gently roll to your right side. Push yourself up to your hands and knees and then lift to either sitting or standing.

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