Savasana

Corpse Pose

Corpse Pose demonstrated on a yoga mat

How to do Corpse Pose

  1. Extend your legs along the mat, with your feet about hip-width apart.
  2. Let your feet fall outward naturally, without turning them by force.
  3. Allow your shoulders to settle away from your ears.
  4. Release any bracing across your abdomen.
  5. Rest your arms beside you, with your hands on the mat and palms facing up.

Benefits

Let this be a few minutes when your muscles no longer need to hold a pose.

Further reading: Corpse Pose | Savasana

Variations

Rest your knees over a bolster if that makes lying down more comfortable.