We at The Om Shoppe & Spa know it can be difficult to find the time to relieve physical tension in the body. While the modern age is becoming increasingly health conscious, many of us struggle to find the time in our lives we need to care for our physical selves. Often, self-care routines sacrifice physical discipline due to convenience, and instead we tend to focus on mental and spiritual well-being as these forms of health require less energetic toll to maintain. For this reason, we wanted to teach our readers about one yoga pose anyone can do that will instantly restore energy to the body: savasana.
In savasana, or corpse pose, one lies down on their back and practices entering a complete full-body relaxed state. Savasana is usually practiced at the end of a yoga practice and is a time for the yogi to assimilate the full benefits of their yoga practice.
To enter Savasana:
1. Lie on your back, let the arms and legs drop open, with the arms resting by but not touching the sides of your body, with the palms up and open. Make sure you are warm and comfortable.
2. Close your eyes, and take slow deep breaths through the nose. Allow your whole body to become soft and heavy, letting it relax into the floor.
3. Scan the body from the toes to the fingers to the crown of the head, looking for tension, tightness, and contracted muscles. Consciously release and relax any areas of tightness or tension.
4. Stay in Savasana for 5 to 15 minutes, trying to maintain an even breathing pattern throughout this time, attempting to extend your exhaling breath longer and longer.
5. To release: slowly deepen the breath, wiggle the fingers and toes, and slowly sit up in place.
This simple-sounding pose is more difficult than you may realize. The body can cause distractions that may make it challenging. Your body might feel cold, itchy, or uncomfortable. By practicing this pose consistently, it is possible to learn to relax the body to a higher degree, to ignore bodily distractions, and enter a meditative state more easily.
Savasana is important for rejuvenating the body, mind, and spirit while reducing stress and tension. Laying in this pose daily will assist blood circulation and respiration, reduce inflammation, and reduce ruminative thought patterns, promoting an acceptance based attitude and lifestyle. By practicing this pose on your own, you will not need to go out of your way to find a yoga studio and a yoga class that is right for you, just lay down on your yoga mat and give it a try!
In addition, we at The Om Shoppe & Spa wanted to take a moment to highlight three products which assist individuals to relieve physical stress and tension!
1. Trying to begin a meditation regime but feeling too physically uncomfortable to maintain a consistent routine? Try a Zafu meditation cushion! This pillow provides the perfect back and arch support, allowing individuals to easily keep the spine straight and erect during meditation.
2. Need something extra to help you relieve physical tension? Try some Lavender essential oil, perfect for a variety of physical health related issues. Lavender essential oil can be used to promote relaxation, reduce inflammation in the muscles, and reduce stress associated with indigestion.
3. The C Note Crystal Singing Bowl stimulates the root chakra, our connection to our physical bodies. This instrument will help us to balance our root chakra, allowing us to feel more comfortable and confident in our physical selves.
We at The Om Shoppe & Spa hope Savasana helps you to find a new level of relaxation in your life!