The Excellent Benefits of Savasana

Yoga is slowly but steadily taking over the world and spreading a positive energy and message of the true essence of living. From Bikram’s hot Yoga classes to Power Yoga, Yoga has evolved to a great extent. Although each teacher and Guru have a different approach to teaching Yoga, the underlying tradition and practice is common among all forms of Yoga. It’s not about which one is better or more effective, it’s about how you inculcate these teachings into your life. A Guru can only teach you the basics of the poses and teach you how to perform it. But when it comes to executing it correctly, you are on your own.

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Before beginning a Yoga session whether you attend a class or prefer doing it at home, you need to relax your mind and discard any disturbing thoughts. Only a calm demeanor will help in properly performing the asanas. Almost every Yoga session always ends with one particular asana, which is the Savasana. Savasana, also known as Corpse pose is an asana that’s very simple but holds a lot of benefits. Many have a misconception that Savasana is easy to perform since all you have to do is lay on your back and relax. But many find it difficult to lie still for long intervals and tend to get extremely restless.

For many Yoga practitioners, Savasana is the most difficult of all asanas because it requires you to do nothing but rather just be. People are so wound up and jumpy that the thought of performing Savasana can be intimidating to them. But once you let yourself go and just relax both our body and mind, you will automatically feel the amazing benefits of Savasana. At the end of Savasana, you should feel light and uplifted and not tired and stressed.

Benefits of Savasana

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   •       Savasana boosts your mood and helps you relax.

  •       Savasana helps you in releasing all the pent up tension and attain peace.

  •       Savasana helps in improving the breathing. Lying on your back will relax you and stimulate your breathing.

  •       It is believed that Savasana can help in dealing with difficult emotions and existential dilemma.

  •       Daily practice of Savasana will help eradicate any kind of negative feelings and emotions that might be developing inside you.

   •       It helps in relaxing the body, mind and the entire nervous system.

•       A great asana for people suffering from high blood pressure. Regular practice of Savasana will decrease high blood pressure.

•       Improves the circulation of blood and oxygen throughout the body and relaxes stiff muscles.

•       Savasana is also known to improve brain function problems of insomnia.

These are just some of the benefits of Savasana. This asana helps in controlling your mind and body and deal with your emotional conflicts. Mastering of Savasana is mastering of your mental demons and it will help in living a more fulfilling life. Make sure to stay in the Savasana pose at least for 5 minutes after you are done with all the other asanas. Improve your self-confidence and focus with the power of Savasana.