RELAXATION AND MEDITATION
Relaxation
Corpse Pose (Shavasana)
(Shava in Sanskrit means “corpse”)
After an intensive asana practice, the final resting yoga pose, Corpse Pose or Shavasana, helps
deepen the connection between our physical body and mind and helps prepare both for meditation.
Shavasana can be thought of as an awakening, giving us the time to contemplate the question “If I died
today, would I be fully satisfied and content with what I accomplished in this lifetime?” Have you
lived up to your full potential? Have you fully acknowledged the people in your life that are of great
importance to you? Would you be able to pass on with no regrets?
- Lie down on your back, shoulder blades tucked in, legs apart. Relax your arms and let your palms
face the ceiling. Let your fingers naturally curl. Relax your body into a neutral, comfortable
position.- Close your eyes. Let your jaw naturally separate as you relax your whole body as if it were
sinking down to the floor. Release all tension from your body. - Without letting the mind wander, concentrate on your breathing to reach a deep state of conscious
relaxation, both physically and mentally.
Meditation
Easy Pose (Sukhasana), Seated Lotus Pose (Padmasana)