Glossary

Savasana

शवासन · śavāsana · shah-VAH-suh-nuh

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Final relaxation integrating the effects of practice.

Pronunciation

Meaning

corpse pose

Final relaxation integrating the effects of practice.

Savasana rests the body in stillness so the nervous system can downshift and the practice can assimilate. Typically held 3–10 minutes at the end of class.

In practice

On the mat

DhyanaPranayama

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