Savasana, the easiest Yoga posture one can do without having to take much of the physical strain. Savasana is derived from the Sanskrit word Shuh-Va-Sana, the posture of a dead body. The word Shava meaning corpse and asana meaning posture and hence named as Savasana.
It is an art of keeping the body and mind in a perfect harmony. The pose looks quite easy but when it comes to reality, it needs a different level of dedication. Usually practiced after a long yoga session to give the body a relaxed feel but it can be practiced any time when you are feeling tired and stressed.
Savasana is an incredible form of Yoga that anyone could do without much effort. It is all about rest and relaxation. You need to be extremely conscious while you are in savasana to restrain yourself from falling asleep. If you are a beginner then you may feel drowsy but you can avoid it by taking deeper and faster breaths.
A quick guide to Savasana
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Feel comfortable and lie flat on the floor. Do not use pillows or cushions. Lie on the hard surface to reap the benefits of the asana. Keep your eyes closed.
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Keep your legs straight and make sure that they are completely relaxed and your toes are facing sidewards.
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Make sure that your arms are placed slight apart from your body and leave your palm facing upwards.
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Now, gently take the breath. Go slow and deeper. Do not fall asleep in the process.
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Focus on your body and concentrate on the every part of it. As you breathe in, it will be energized and as you leave your breath out, it will be relaxed. Try to observe this. Just focus on your body and surrender completely.
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Do this for about 10-12 minutes. You feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Then gently roll to one side, stay in a position for a minute and then come back to the earlier position.
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Take few deep breaths before you open your eyes. Slowly get up and gain the awareness of your surroundings.
Precautionary Tip
– It is allowed for pregnant women to rest the head and chest on a bolster for comfort.
– If you are feeling that the muscles of lower back or hamstrings are tight then you can raise your legs up or elevate a bit while you are in the pose.
Suppose if there is a slight tightness in your shoulder or neck then your shoulders will not rest completely on the floor and this will strain your neck as well. So it is advised to raise your head up and bring it to the level of the neck. To do this, you can use folded blanket or a pillow under your head.
Benefits of Savasana
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Keeps the body and mind in a meditative state
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Replenishes and rejuvenate your body and get you out of stress and body pain.
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Helps in reducing anxiety and blood pressure as your body calms down during the posture.
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As Savasana demands an immense focus, this indeed helps you in increasing your concentration power and acumen.
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Savasana is an instant energy booster. Just a 10 min of asana can uplift your energy level and put you back in the form.
Yoga is a science of keeping our body and mind in a perfect frame. A regular practice of Yoga will elevate your energies to a different level. Savasana helps you achieve that and it is the least thing one could do to keep the health in a perfect balance. It is a rejuvenating end to a hard workout.
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