SHAVASANA OR DEAD BODY POSE OR SLEEPING POSE:-

In Sanskrit “Shava” means “Dead body” this is why this pose is also called Dead body PoseSTEPS FOR DOING  SHAVASANA OR DEAD BODY POSE OR SLEEPING POSE:-

1.     Lie like in sleeping position, flat on your back and legs about 20 inches apart from each other. Toes point outwards and heels towards the body.

2.     Keep your arms lie by the side of the body and palms facing upward direction and about 6 inches away from the thighs and relaxed.

3.     Fingers are kept half open in a relaxed way and eyes are kept closed. Breath deeply and slowly through the nostrils.

4.     The attention should be focused on inhalation and exhalation concentrating on the point where air touches the nostrils and feel the warm feeling experienced while exhaling and the cold touch while inhaling.

5.     Don’t move and think that your  body is totally relaxed. Let your tension and stress away from your each breath.

6.     It should be done done for 5-10 minutes to enable complete physical and mental relaxation.

BENEFITS OF SHAVASANA OR DEAD BODY POSE:-·  It is beneficial for improving concentration, curing insomnia, calming mind and releasing stress.
·        It helps to relax each and every part of the body.
·        It helps to calm mind and improve mental health.
·        It is really beneficial for those who are suffering from asthma or diabetes.
·        It helps to improve blood circulation.

NOTE:- Always start shavasana before practicing other yogasana and after ending yogasana.