Sava means corpse. The final position of the body resembles a corpse. This Asana also signifies that one should be dead to all the external stimulations without any response like a corpse.
STHITI / Starting Pose:
Lie down on the floor like a dead. Spread your feet apart and hands apart from the body. Adjust the parts of the body in their most comfortable positions, which may differ for different practitioners . The aim of the practice of the Asana is to systematically relax all the body parts and internal organs . In an advanced state of practice one can even the mental tensions and stresses. Further practice will lead to higher levels of concentration and meditation. In the beginning learn to relax with the help of a guide.
BENEFITS
It strengthens and tones up the entire system. All the muscles and joints get relaxed. Savasana is extremely useful in managing the psychosomatic aliments like Hypertension, Tension headaches etc. Very useful in the practice of Antaranga Yoga and enhances the general wellbeing of a person.
Special Notes:
- Savasana can be practiced by all irrespective of age and physical status.
- Maintain slow, deep, relaxed, rhythmic and synchronized breathing throughout the practice
- Savasana can also be practiced in any comfortable position apart from lying down in the supine position.
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