Shavasana (The Dead Body Posture)

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Shava means dead body. The final position in this āsana resembles a dead body.

Sthiti: Supine Relaxation Posture

Technique
• 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 rhythmic and slow.
• Remain in the position till you feel refresh and relax.

Benefits
• Helps to relieve all kinds of tensions and gives rest to both Body and mind.
• Relaxes the whole psycho-physiological system.
• 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.
• It is found very beneficial in the management of stress and its consequences.

Courtesy: http://www.nhp.gov.in/international-day-yoga-2015