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Shavasana

शवासना / Corpse Pose

September 27, 2024

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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”.

Benefits
  • Calms central nervous system.
  • Reduces headache and anxiety.
  • Alleviates fatigue.
  • Reduces insomnia
  • Helps lower the blood pressure.
  • Aiding the digestive and immune systems.
Steps to perform the Asana: Shavasana
  • 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 Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • Not letting your mind completely relax.
  • Continuous mind chattering.
  • Difficulty in lying still.
Contraindication / Cautions
  • Avoid in case of back injury or discomfort
Additional Details :
  • Another Name of AsanaMritasana
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