Savasana

Savasana

Savasana is a comfortable resting position, usually lying on the back at the end of practice.

Type: Restorative
Focus: Restorative
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How to do this pose

  1. Lie down with arms and legs comfortably spaced.
  2. Support the knees or head as needed and allow breathing to settle naturally.
  3. To finish, move hands and feet, bend the knees and roll to the side before sitting up.

Before you begin

Choose a position that permits easy breathing; modify prolonged flat lying when advised during pregnancy or for a medical condition.

What you should feel

Comfort and support; complete stillness is optional.

Benefits

Provides time to rest and notice the effects of practice.

Common mistakes

Enduring discomfort or treating relaxation as something to force.

Modifications

Use a bolster under the knees, side-lying rest or a supported chair.

Prep Poses

Comfortable seated or lying rest

Follow-Up Poses

Side-lying rest; Easy Seated

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Use a bolster under the knees, side-lying rest or a supported chair.