Gujarat State Yog Board

Floor Asanas

Laying on the Back

Shavasana The corpse/dead body posture

Sava means dead body. The final position in this āsana resembles a corpse/dead body.

Sthiti: Sthiti: Supine Relaxation Posture

How to perform

Lie down on your back with arms and legs comfortably apart.

Palms facing upward, eyes closed.

Relax the whole body consciously.

Become aware of natural breath and allow it to become slow and light.

Remain in the position till you feel refreshed and relaxed.

Benefits

Helps to relieve all kinds of tensions and gives rest to both body and mind.

Relaxes the whole psycho-physiological system.

It is found very beneficial in the management of stress and its consequences.

The mind, which is constantly attracted to the outer world, takes a U-turn and moves inwards, thus gradually getting absorbed; as the mind turns quiet and absorbed, the practitioner remains undisturbed by the external environment.

Precautions while performing

Pawanmuktasana The wind releasing posture

Ardhahalasana Half plough posture

Setu Bandhasana The bridge posture

Shavasana The corpse/dead body posture

Gujarat State Yog Board,
Fourth Floor, Block No. 3,
Karmayogi Bhavan, Gandhinagar

079 - 23258342/43

[email protected]
[email protected]