Description:

Corpse is referred to as the 'Shava' in Sanskrit. This is the asana that keeps the body as well as the mind perfectly relaxed, comfortable and determined.



English Name: Corpse Pose



Procedure:

1. Lie down straight on your back; do not place any pillow under your head. Be relaxed and loose; rest your palms on the ground.

2. Practice an easy eye exercise by simply closing your eyes for two seconds and then opening it again for the next two seconds.

3. Then keeping your eyes closed, concentrate on your toes. Move your toes to and fro and exercise them a bit.

4. Lie down fully relaxed with your eyes closed. Be in this posture for two minutes. Shavasana can be practiced in between the different asanas whenever you feel tired.



Benefits:

1. This asana relaxes your muscles, nerves and the different body organs.

2. It helps you gain strength and restores your energy and activeness.

3. It is beneficial for people who are suffering from insomnia, heart troubles, gastric problems, mental disorders and so on.

4. It ensures enhanced blood circulation.

5. Shavasana increases your concentration powers and also your internal will force.



Contradictions:

Sleepiness and mental restlessness are the greatest obstacles of performing a perfect Shavasana. So if you are a victim to both these problems, then you need to overcome them for the purpose of attaining a perfectly well balanced body and mind.