SAVASANA

Description

SAVASANA Asana group: lying poses, relaxation Translation of the name from Sanskrit: • shava — corpse. 1. Setup Starting position: lie on the back. Separate the legs comfortably, let the feet fall open. Place the arms slightly away from the body, the palms up. Close the eyes. Relax the jaw, the tongue, the face. Let the breath be natural. Release all tension, moving attention through the body from the feet to the crown of the head. Stay for 5–15 minutes, then gently return. 2. Simplified and advanced variations Simplified variations: • place a bolster under the knees or the neck for comfort; • cover the eyes with a cloth. 3. Injury prevention Keep the body warm. Do not fall asleep if the goal is relaxation with awareness. Support the knees if the lower back is uncomfortable. Come out of the pose slowly, rolling to the side.