“Shava†means corpse and “asana†means poseIt should be done at the end of your yoga session. It is a complete relaxing posture. Relaxation is a very important aspect of yoga.
Steps to practice shavasana:
To come into shavasana,lie down on your mat with your arms by the side of your body.Relax your arms and legs. Your chin should be slightly towards your chest,do not over arch your neck.Your shouldersshould be away from your ears.Your palms should be turned upwards.Your legs should be at a comfortable distance from each other. Relax your body completely. Try and focus on each and every part of your body from your foot to the head. Mentally go over each part removing discomfort if any. Let it sink into the mat.Keep your thoughts neutral.Keeping your eyes closed,breathe in and out .Lie on the mat completely relaxed for 3 to 5 minutes. To come back, bend your knees and turn to the right side. Inhale and go up to sitting posture with your eyes closed.
Benefits:
Shavasana should be practiced at the end of a yoga session. It helps the body to cool down and relax.It also helps the body to assimilate the whole session’s proceedings and to revitalize the body and the mind.
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