Corpse pose (savasana) is the final relaxation pose used at the end of most yoga sessions. Its is one of the most difficult poses because you need to do nothing. It is also the pose that is most requested by kids and teens and once they have tried it will always ask if we are going to do it again. The answer is always “Yes, of course, but you have to work first.” It is always interesting to see which kids can do this pose right away and which kids really find it a challenge. Often in school settings the class will take a little extra time to settle down, stop the chatting, refrain from poking the person beside them, before they can really get into the pose. Don’t give up. The benefits from this pose are tremendous and its worth the effort to teach kids and teens how to relax, breath, visualize, and connect with who they really are inside.
Corpse Pose – Savasana
- Lie down on your back
- Place your hands by your hips, palms facing upward
- Spread your feet a bit wider than hips distance apart
- Close your eyes, relax and breathe deeply and evenly
- Focus on relaxing your body, following the wave of breath as it enters, filling the lungs with health and vitality, and exits, removing toxins and negativity
- As various thoughts drift through your consciousness, acknowledge them and then put then aside to pick up later, always returning to the breath
- You can follow a guided visualization to help focus the mind if you desire
- Continue for 5-10 minutes if possible
- When finished come out of the pose slowly, returning your senses to the present then rolling onto your side (preferably the right) before sitting up
Benefits: calms the mind, relaxes the body, relieves headaches, fatigue and insomnia
In my mind corpse pose is why you do yoga and is always something to look forward to. Truly this is the best 5 minutes you’ll spend all day. Be sure to visit Relaxation Techniques for a more detailed explanation of relaxation techniques, their benefits and how they work.
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