Steps:
Here is how to practice the corpse pose:
- You can practice Savasana, or corpse pose, at the end of your workout.
- Find a quiet space and lie down.
- Keep your legs separate; do not hold them so they can fall on either side.
- Place your arm around the sides of the body and let your palms face upwards and fingers relax.
- Make sure your shoulder blades are relaxed.
- Now, let go of any effort in keeping your body together and let it relax.
- Breathe normally. You can use this period to pay attention to your breathing.
- You can stay in this pose for five minutes, but the duration can be even more.
- You can come out of this slowly. Deepen your breathing and move your fingers and toes slowly before reawakening.
- Stretch your body from head to toe while staying on the ground.
- Roll over to one side, bend your knees, lie in a fetal position, and take a few breaths.
- Get up in a sitting position. You can use your hands here.
Dos and Don’ts:
Here are a few things to keep in mind when practicing corpse pose or Savasana:
- If you are pregnant, use a yoga prop or a blanket to support yourself.
- Use a rolled blanket or bolster under your knees if you have stiffness or tenderness in your back.
- Pregnant women can lie on one of their sides instead of their back to avoid any pressure on their abdomen.
- You can place a blanket under your head for additional support.
Here are a few things you should avoid while practicing corpse pose or Savasana:
- Do not keep any area of your body tense; scan your body from head to toe.
- Do not hold your breath; instead, allow it to flow naturally.
- Do not misalign your neck or head.
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