Corpse Pose or "Shavasana"
Let's take a minute to focus on the good and breathe out the bad. This pose is both calming and grounding. Often a yoga practice can start and end in this pose.
The move: Lie flat on your back, shoulders down and your arms and palms facing up toward the ceiling. Your arms should be about 45 degrees from your torso and legs should be about hip-width apart, with your feet facing out. In this pose, close your eyes and attempt to just relax the body by taking deep breaths in... and out. Allow your limbs to completely relax. Be mindful of different parts of your body that are not relaxed. Consciously release and relax any areas that you find.
Modification: If you need more space for the lower back, you can place a folded blanket under the knees, which will help to lengthen the lower back. If you’re feeling stressed, placing blankets over the pelvis can help relax the body and the mind.
This is excellent. I have never heard of this pose before and it felt great :)
ReplyDeleteOne of my roommates and I sometimes do yoga at home. Whenever we are in this pose, my Doberman lays down next to me and licks my arm. It makes relaxing difficult!
ReplyDeleteMara
The different positions that are involved in Yoga always make it look difficult. However, this one seems simple. I will try it.
ReplyDeleteVeronique