Perhaps the most
import posture in yoga is Shavasana.
Shavasana means
corpse pose, we lie on our backs at the end of class and prepare for death.
Vertebrae by
vertebrae, roll your spine down and lie on your back.
Legs are mat
distance apart.
Arms extended out to
the side of the mat.
Palms face up.
Eyes can be either
closed or slightly open.
(Shavasana lasts for
about 8-10min.)
Slowly bring
awareness back into your fingers and toes.
Open your eyes and
return to the here and now.
Roll on to right
your side, bring your legs into your chest, pause.
Plant your hands
into the floor and lift yourself up back up into a seated position.
We will end class
with an OM and three Shantis.
As we practice yoga,
we make the sound OM.
Shanti means peace,
we are inviting peace to fill the here and now.
Last weekend I
attended an Iyengar yoga class, we began class in supported Shavasana.
Do we begin class
standing?
Do we begin class
seated?
Do we begin class in
Balasana?
Do we begin class in
Shavasana?
End Daily
Meditation. Novena Week 2, Day 3.
16,9. 2015.
Washington, DC.
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