“Come to Shavasana…”
Shavasana is a magic word in yoga practice. After deeply working out your muscles, moving joints all over your body and using heart to feed oxygen to your body, Shavasana is a perfect pose to finish your practice…!
You start inhaling and exhaling deeper than ever. You notice your belly is rising and sinking. The pattern of ocean waves synchronizes your calming breaths. Your head is lying comfortably on your mat. Your heart opens and melts into the ground. Your hips are soft and legs are effortlessly lying on the ground.
Soon a sense of withdrawal might happen, but stay in the moment. Try not to move your body. Your mind wanders, but it’s okay. Let it be. Stay with your breaths.
Shavasana is important in so many ways. It restores and energizes your body. It starts clearing your thoughts. It definitely balances your body and mind.
Ideally, a practice starts with Shavasana and ends with Shavasana. It is because this asana brings so much relaxation. When your mind is focused, you find yourself doing amazing poses without even trying. Practice gets fun this way.
You can use this asana when you feel tired or overwhelmed during your practice. Simply come onto your back and rest. Don’t mind what other people are doing right next to you. Few minutes in this pose are sufficient, but observe your breaths until they become normal. Take your time. When you feel fine, you are ready to get back on your feet again.
Shavasana is also beneficial right before you meditate. Try and see how deeply you can calm your body and mind. This means Shavasana can help you to sleep better. Take a moment to be in Shavasana before you go to sleep, especially if you had a stressful day. You will find yourself sleeping like a baby…!
Sometimes finding your perfect Shavasana is difficult. You may use a prop.
When your head needs a support… Try sneaking a pillow underneath of your head. It will give you extra comfort and extension on your spine.
When your knees are tight… Place a pillow/ folded blanket underneath of your knees. Shavasana should be easier this way if your knees were in discomfort.
When your back is arching too much… You can bend your knees and feet on the floor or rest your calves on a chair. See if your back is a bit more aligned. Find your most comfortable place you can stay in this amazing pose.
Enjoy guys and drift into the ultimate relaxation!
Lotus Yoga 