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Corpse Pose: Savasana | Traditional

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Benefits

Builds strength, mobility, and breathing awareness with steady alignment. Particularly helpful for feeling steady and present.

Props

No-props

Hold Time

5 to 10 minutes

Cautions

Practice within a pain-free range. Reduce depth or use props for knee, low back, neck, wrist, or shoulder sensitivity.

Entering Corpse Pose

Lie flat on your back with the legs comfortably apart. Let the arms rest away from the body with the palms turned upward. Close the eyes and allow the whole body to settle into stillness. Take a steady inhale to create length, then use the exhale to settle into the final shape.

Exiting Corpse Pose

Deepen the breath gently. Roll to one side and use the hands to come up to sitting when ready. Pause in a neutral position for a moment before continuing.