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Steps
1. Lie flat on the back, feet comfortably
apart, arms and hands extended about 6”
away from the body, palms facing upwards
with half-folded fingers.
2. Close your eyes and gently relax your
feet, keeping them completely still. Then
relax your knees, chest and the arms.
Keep both your hands still to achieve
a relaxed position. Concentrate next on
the head. Move it gently to the side,
let it rest and keep it free of all thoughts.
3. Then concentrate the mind on
rhythmic breathing. Breathing should be
as slow and as effortless as possible.
Thus, all parts of the body are loosened
to create a state of complete relaxation,
which should be maintained for 10 to 15
minutes.
Benefits &
Precautions:
Shavasana helps to bring down high blood
pressure (arterial hypertension) and gives
immense relief to the mind (any individual
who has been restricted from doing other
asanas due to high blood pressure can
perform this asana). It also helps ease
tension and stress for those involved
in physical activities. This asana should
be performed after completing the daily
round of yogic asanas. Shavasana done
during fasting soothes the nervous system.
Every one should attempt this asana.
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