13. Dead Body Pose
Savasana
The aim of Savasana is to let go of as much tension as possible by completely relaxing the body.
This means doing absolutely nothing but breathing, a new and challenging concept for many New Yorkers.
Lying on the back, the heels touch and toes fall out to the side. The arms rest by the sides with the palms facing up and the eyes stay open with a soft gaze to the ceiling. The magic ingredient enabling the body to relax is the breath. Slow, deep breaths, encouraging more tension to leave the body with each exhale.
Normal for the mind to wander off in Savasana, bring it back to the yoga room by keeping your attention on the breath. With this awareness, you might start to notice how much tension is stored in the body without even realizing it.
Make sure the fingers and toes are relaxed, release any restrictions in the throat and draw the shoulders down and back, flat against the floor. Find a place where the body feels completely at ease, supported by the floor.
Benefits
- Optimizes the circulation of freshly oxygenated blood to the entire body
- Brings relaxation to the whole body
- Calms the mind
- Cures fatigue and jet lag
- Brings the body into a natural state of balance – including blood pressure, respiratory rate and brain waves
- Strengthens the immune system
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