The 26 postures of Bikram Yoga

SAVASANA: Corpse Pose

BENEFITS:

• Returns cardiovascular circulation to normal
• Slows heart rate, reduces blood pressure
• Teaches complete relaxation
• Stills and calms the mind
• Allows the body to absorb the benefits of the standing series
• Build the ability to access relaxation when necessary – in stressful situations, before bed, etc

TIPS:

• Be patient and know that there are deep physiological benefits to waking relaxation
• Listen to your breath and feel how it is moving. Not only in the belly but throughout the rest of the body
• Try to observe the body as though you were taking a step away from it, rather than trying to make the muscles soften
• Keep the eyes still and relaxed – you can do this by holding your calm gaze steady on one spot on the ceiling