Saturday, July 16, 2011

Yoga pose of the day!

It's been a long week, why don't you relax into Savasana or Corpse Pose. Savasana, pronounced (shah-VAHS-anna), is a restorative pose that helps to relieve stress and brings calmness to the practitioner. To get into the pose, lie supine or on your back. Close your eyes. Relax your face; relax your tongue to the floor of your mouth. Allow your shoulders to melt into your mat. Arms fall by your sides; palms face up. Keep the natural curve in your spine. Your glutes and legs are melted into the mat. Heels are closer together so that your feet fall open. Savasana helps to reduce headaches, fatigue, high blood pressure and insomnia. When you are ready to come out of the posture, inhale your arms overhead stretching and lengthening your spine. Slowly roll over to your right side. Bring your knees to your chest and use your left hand to help push your upper body up. Slowly rise to your feet.

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