Corpse Pose
Śavāsanaशवासन
The final rest: lying still, letting the practice settle into the body.
- Foundational
- 5–15 minutes
- Difficulty 1 of 5
General guidance only — work within a range that feels stable and pain-free.
How to practice
- 01
Lie on the back with the legs extended and the feet falling open.
- 02
Let the arms rest slightly away from the body, palms up.
- 03
Turn the head so the neck is comfortable and close the eyes.
- 04
Release the jaw, the tongue, the belly and the hands.
- 05
Stay for several minutes, then roll to one side before sitting up.
Benefits
- Allows the nervous system to reset
- Integrates the effects of the practice
- Releases muscular effort
- Improves the ability to rest
Breath
Let the breath be natural and quiet. Make no effort to control it.
Cautions
Variations
- Knees supported
- A bolster under the knees eases the lower back.
- Seated rest
- Rest in a chair if lying down is not accessible.
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