Shava is a Sanskrit word that means dead body. This asana has got its name because it takes the shape of a dead body. Shavasana is intended for relaxation and is mainly done after the entire yoga asana sequence. A complete yoga sequence begins with an activity and ends in relaxation. This is the condition when your body gets complete rest. It is a relaxing asana and rejuvenates the body, mind, and soul. It is not recommended for meditation as it can cause sleepiness.

1. Shavasana
Hello Friends,
Hope you all are well. In our previous post, we tried to take a
look at one of the essential yogasana called “Ardha Matsyendrasana.”
And known how Ardha Matsyendrasana is very beneficial for making the
spine flexible, stretch the muscles, reduce back stiffness, reduce back
stiffness, reduce back stiffness, control Diabetes, better Digestion, and for
many more diseases. Now, in this post, we are going to try to learn about
another important Yogasana called “Shavasana.”
Shavasana
Shava is a Sanskrit word that means dead body. This asana has got its
name because it takes the shape of a dead body. Shavasana is intended
for relaxation and is mainly done after the entire yoga asana sequence. A
complete yoga sequence begins with an activity and ends in relaxation.
This is the condition when your body gets complete rest. It is a relaxing
asana and rejuvenates the body, mind, and soul. It is not recommended for
meditation as it can cause sleepiness.

2. In Shavasana, we leave our body loose and witness the body, senses,
breath, and mind that it is lying lifeless like a dead body, which did not
remain motionless for a whole day, now it is relaxed! Breath is slow and
mind is calm, you kept looking at your original and subtle body with the
witness. With this, we remove our mind and senses from outside subjects
and fill the body and mind with energy! From the point of view of spirituality,
Shavasana is the act of separating oneself from this world. Which I am glad
that even without me everything can work.
The mind keeps on saying that if I had not done all this would not have
happened, in reality, this thought keeps us heavy. But when there is no
thought of doing, we rest. Shavasana is a very good practice for the
destruction of this karma. Whenever such an incident happens on a day in
which you have nothing to do, whether that incident is at home or outside
the house, then at that time, like Shavasana, treat yourself to that incident.
Separate it, by doing this you will be saved from unnecessary hassles. Be
like a dead body where you are not needed.
This posture seems very simple to see, but it is not only lying down, it is
necessary to control both the emotions of the mind and the tiredness of the
body simultaneously. This asana can be done even when we are
exhausted, and you have to return to work quickly. The practice of
Shavasana gives us not only freshness, but also energy.
Shavasana Steps
● Lie down on your back and keep a gap of about one and a half feet
between both legs. Keep both hands at some distance from the body.
The direction of the palm will be upwards.
● To support the head, you can fold a towel or any cloth and keep it
under the head. During this, keep in mind that the head should
remain straight.

3. ● To relax the body, settle your back and shoulders. Leave all the parts
of the body loose. Close your eyes gently. Do not move any part
during Shavasana.
● Now slowly start paying attention to every part of the body, starting
with the toes. When you start doing this, slow down your breathing
very much. Gradually you will start going into deep meditation. But as
soon as you feel lazy or yawning, speed up your breathing. You
should never sleep while doing Shavasana.
● Keep breathing slow but deep. This will slowly start relaxing you
completely. Bring to mind that when you are breathing, it is spreading
throughout the body. You are becoming more energetic. But when
you are exhaling, the body is becoming calmer. Your focus will be
only on yourself and your body. Forget all other things. Surrender to
the situation and enjoy.
● Put your awareness (meditation) towards the breath and try to make
it rhythmic as much as possible. Take a deep breath and while
exhaling feel the whole body becoming relaxed. All the parts of the
body have become calm.
● Maintain awareness of the breath for some time, keep your eyes
closed, and try to see the light of light at the place between the
eyebrows.
● If a thought comes to mind, watch it with witnessing, don't get
attached to it, go on watching it and let it go. In no time you will be
mentally calm and relaxed.
● After 10-12 minutes, when your body is completely relaxed and you
start feeling the new freshness, then get up slowly and then sit
cross-legged or in Sukhasana and then slowly open your eyes.

4. Pay attention :- You don't have to sleep during Shavasana.
Shavasana
Benefits of Shavasana Aka Corpse Pose
● Fatigue disappears, and lack of sleep goes away, mind and senses
come under control.
● By Shavasana restlessness of the mind goes away, the soul senses,
and the body relaxes.
● One is able to focus more on work.
● Wrong thoughts do not come to mind.
● Removes stress and anger from the body.
● By doing Shavasana, person's diseases go away.
● Irritability goes away from the mind

5. ● If Shavasana is done with full awareness, it relieves tension,
normalizes high blood pressure, and keeps away the problem of
sleeplessness.
● This yoga is also beneficial for high blood pressure, diabetes,
psychosis, heart disease, etc.
● Shavasana posture also removes fatigue from the body and gives
peace to the mind.
● By doing Shavasana, memory and concentration power also
increase.
● Shavasana is the only asana that can be practiced by people of all
ages. It's simple, too. If done with full awareness, stress is removed,
high blood pressure is normal, and insomnia can be overcome.
Important Note
Shavasana is very safe to do and anyone can practice it. But if the doctor
has forbidden you to lie down on your back due to some medical condition,
then do not practice this asana at all.
Final words about Shavasana
When it comes to yoga, Shavasana is often thought of as the final resting
pose. This pose is also known as Corpse Pose, and it is a pose that can be
done at the end of your yoga practice or at any time you need to rest and
relax.
Shavasana is a pose that is meant to be relaxing, and it can be done by
anyone, regardless of their level of yoga experience. To do the pose, simply
lie on your back on a yoga mat or other surface. Let your legs fall open,
and your arms fall to your sides. Close your eyes and focus on your breath.
Allow your whole body to relax, and let your mind wander. Stay in the pose

6. for as long as you like, and then slowly roll to one side and sit up when
you're ready to end the pose.
Shavasana
Shavasana is a great pose to do at the end of your yoga
practice, as it allows you to take a break and relax after all
of the hard work you've done. It's also a great pose to do if
you're feeling stressed or anxious, as it can help to calm
and ease your mind. If you have trouble sleeping, doing

7. Shavasana for a few minutes before bed can also be
helpful.
So, next time you need to relax, try out Shavasana and see how it feels.
You might just find that it's the perfect way to wind down and let go of all
the tension you're holding onto.
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