Shavasana Corpse Pose :
Shavasana is also called' Mrutasana'. This asana is very useful for meditation, Pranayama, Japa, etc. This asana should precede other asanas. It should be performed at intervals and also at the end. This asana relaxes the muscles and the blood vessels. Though this asana appears simple, it is one of the most difficult to master. The practice of this asana aims at releasing the mind from the body. This asana is Yogic relaxation in the shortest possible time. Relaxation of the body and the mind is necessary in this modern age of commotion and materialism. Shavasana has been accepted as a remedy for psychosomatic diseases caused on account of competitive and tumultuous life.
How to do Shavasana Corpse Pose Yoga Posture:
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. Stretch the legs out. Keep the heels together and the toes apart. Now close the eyes and breathe very slowly. 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. Relax the brain during exhalation. Direct your attention to the breathing, to the soul and to God. Retain the meditation for ten to fifteen minutes. In this posture, one finds true relaxation and experiences rest, peace and plenitude. Those who suffer from excessive mental stress or heart-disease must practise only Shavasana regularly every day.Health Benefits of Shavasana Corpse Pose Yoga Posture:
- Posture and meditation are co-ordi¬nated in Shavasana. Shavasana pacifies the body and the mind.
- In Shavasana, all parts of the body-skin, muscles and nerves- are relaxed.
- The muscles after strenuous exercise need relaxation and rest. This asana gives certain prompt and complete relaxation and rest to the muscles.
- It helps the body and the mind to recuperate after a long and serious illness. Shavasana is invigorating and refreshing.
- This asana helps to cure the diseases such as insomnia, high or low blood pressure and indigestion. The blood circulation becomes regular.
- It gives prompt relief to those who suffer from heart¬ trouble and mental stress and strain.
- It stimulates the circulation of blood in the entire body and one feels refreshing.
- The constant practice of this asana helps one to control anger.
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This asana gives sufficient exercise to the abdominal muscles. This asana is to be performed with one leg at a time and then changing it to the other leg.
Breath Uttanapadasana Yoga Posture
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Ardha pavanamuktasana
As its name suggests, this asana gives relief from excess wind in the belly. This asana can be performed by raising one leg or both the legs.
yoga setubandhasana Half Wheel Pose
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Tolangulasana Pose
When this asana is performed, the body takes the shape of scales. So it is called Tolangulasana.
Ardha Matsyasana Fish Yoga
This asana is known as Matsyasana because in this asana, with the help of Plavini Pranayama, one can float on the su rface of water, Iike a fish. "Matsya"is the Sanskrit word for fish.
Skandha katiasana
This asana is very beneficial to the waist and the abdo¬men. It is a bit difficult to practise but with continuous and regular practice, one will be able to practise it with ease.
Pranayama Suptabhadrasana Yoga
This asana is also called "Suptagorakshasana". Japa, Pranayama, Dhyana (Meditation) and other activities can be performed easily in this asana. This can be performed in two different postures.
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shoulder stand sarvangasana
This is one of the most important asanas. Sarvangasana literally means "all parts pose". When this asana is practised, all the parts of the body are exercised. So it is called Sarvangasana.
Parsva Halasana Plow Pose
Halasana is so named because the posture assumed in doing this asana resembles a plough, for which Hala is the Sanskrit word.
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