1. Lie flat on the back. Place the hands a little away from the thighs with the palms up. Keep the eyes and the fists slightly closed.
2. Stretch the legs out. Keep the heels together and the toes apart. Now close the eyes and breathe very slowly.
3. Begin by consciously and gradually relaxing each part and each muscle of the body : feet, calves, knees, thighs, abdomen and hips. Then relax the muscles of the back, chest, arms, fingers, neck, head and face in that order Inhale and exhale slowly and deeply.
4. Relax the brain durii exhalation. Direct your attention to the breathing, to the so and to your sprituality.
Retain the meditation for ten to fifteen minutes, this posture, one finds true relaxation and experiences re peace and plenitude. Those who suffer from excessive menl stress or heart-disease must practise only Shavasana regulai every day. |
(1 ) Posture and meditation are co-ori nated in Shavasana. Shavasana pacifies the body and tl mind.
(2 ) In Shavasana, all parts of the body-skin, muscl and nerves-are relaxed.
(3) The muscles after strenuous exercise ne relaxation and rest. This asana gives certain prompt a complete relaxation and rest to the muscles.
(4) It helps the body and the mind to recuperate afte long and serious illness. Shavasana is invigorating a refreshing.
(5) This asana helps to cure the diseases such insomnia, high or low blood pressure and indigestion. T blood circulation becomes regular.
(6) It gives prompt relief to those who suffer from hez trouble and mental stress and strain.
(7) It stimulates the circulation of blood in the ent body and one feels refreshing.
(8) The constant practice of this asana helps one control anger.
In view of the benefits mentioned above, every aspir of Yoga should perform this asana regularly every day.
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