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Introduction to the Asana

The Sanskrit name is derived from Śhava (शव) meaning “corpse” and āsana (आसन) meaning “posture” or “seat”.

Step to get in the pose

  • Lie flat on your back.

  • Legs should be separated.

  • Keep your arms beside the body with palms facing up. Just relax.

  • Remain still in your entire body.

  • Close your eyes and breathe deeply and slowly through the nostrils.

  • Start concentrating from your head to your feet.

  • On each inhaling and exhaling (breathing) think that your body is totally relaxed.

  • Just observe the thoughts that keep coming and going and let go.

  • Relieve your tension, stress, depression and worry with each exhaling.

  • Be in this position for five to ten minutes.

  • Slowly open your eyes.

  • Turn towards your right and then slowly get up.

Common mistakes and pitfalls

  • Not letting your mind completely relax.

  • Continuous mind chattering.

  • Difficulty in lying still.

Benefits

  • Calms central nervous system.

  • Reduces headache and anxiety.

  • Alleviates fatigue.

  • Reduces insomnia

  • Helps lower the blood pressure.

  • Aiding the digestive and immune systems.

Contraindication

  • Avoid in case of back injury or discomfort

Ailments tackled

Additional Details

  • Level of Practitioner:Beginner
  • Another Name of Asana:Mritasana

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