In Sanskrit, Shava means dead body. The posture is called Savasana as the body in this asana resembles a dead body.
Shavasana
Stages for Practice
- Lie down on the back with the hands comfortably away from the body.
- Make a distance of one to two feet between the feet with toes pointing outward.
- Place both the hands on the ground, 10 inches away from the body with fingers in a semi-flexed position and palms facing upwards.
- Keep the head in the most convenient position.
- Gently close the eyes, breathe normally or practise moderately deep abdominal breathing.
- Attend to the flow of the breath without moving the body.
- Become aware of the natural breath and allow it to become rhythmic and slow.
- Try to relax all parts of the body by diffusing tension in each part of the body.
Dos and Don’ts
- Relax the whole body.
- Back should be relaxed.
- Avoid the tightness in any part of the body.
Benefits
- It helps to reduce stress and removes physical and mental fatigue.
- It relaxes all muscles and nerves of the body.
- It is helpful to overcome the psychological disorders.
- It is very beneficial for managing high blood pressure, cardiac diseases, and stress and anxiety disorders.
