Savasana (Corpse Pose)
Learned: Asana Lab
See Manual Pages: 149, A-115, A-119
Where this can show up in class: Forward, Afterward
This pose can be done in the following orientations: Supine.
| Hip and Knee Information | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Position | Knee Position | Significant Weight Bearing | |||
| Open | Closed | Bent | Straight | ||
| Front/Leading Leg | X | X | |||
| Back/Second Leg | X | X | |||
| Movements of Prana | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Prana | Apana | Vyana | Samana |
Soul (breath moves freely) |
(Everywhere) |
Toes Fingers Crown |
| Relevant Asanas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kramas | Related Asanas | Pratikryasanas |
Constructive rest (knees bent, feet on ground) Props under knees On side Seated meditation |
| Physical Key Actions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Joint Mobilizations | Muscle Stretching | Muscle Engagement |
| Common Misalignments | |
|---|---|
| Mixalignments | Cues to help |
| Not able to rest | |