Postura del Cadaver

Savasana

shah-VAH-sah-nah

La postura de relajacion definitiva que calma el sistema nervioso y promueve un descanso profundo.

Como hacer Postura del Cadaver

1. Acuestate completamente boca arriba con las piernas extendidas
2. Coloca los brazos a los lados con las palmas hacia arriba
3. Deja que los pies se abran de forma natural
4. Cierra los ojos
5. Suelta todo esfuerzo y deja que el cuerpo se hunda en el suelo

Benefits

• Deeply relaxes the entire body and nervous system
• Reduces blood pressure, anxiety, and stress
• Allows the body to integrate the physical benefits of the practice
• Improves sleep quality and reduces insomnia symptoms
• Cultivates mindfulness and body awareness

Muscles Engaged

Modifications

• Place a bolster or rolled blanket under the knees to release the lower back
• Cover yourself with a blanket for warmth, as body temperature drops during stillness
• Place an eye pillow over the eyes to deepen relaxation and block light

Cautions

• Those with lower back discomfort should place a bolster under the knees
• Avoid lying flat on the back during late-term pregnancy; use a side-lying position instead
• If you experience anxiety while lying still, keep eyes slightly open or shorten the hold

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