Relaxation in Corpse Position (Shavasana)
- You may want to use a sweater, socks or a blanket to keep yourself warm during final relaxation
- Lie on your back
- Take a breath in and tense your whole body from head to toes: hold your breath, clench your fists, and squeeze all facial muscles as well as every single muscle in the body
- Breathing out through the mouth with a “haaa” sound, release your muscles
- Repeat one more time
- Now lie in a position that feels comfortable to you. Keep the eyes closed
- Mentally relax all parts of the body by taking your awareness to all parts of the body in turn, starting at the feet and ending with the head, feeling grateful for each part of the body. Gratefulness adds to the physical and mental relaxation
- Let mother earth take all your weight, feeling the body to be very light. A relaxed body feels light
- Next, allow your breath to relax by becoming aware of it and making it soft, small and quiet
- Now allow your mind to relax by letting go of any worries, fears, anxiety or excitement. Surrender them all to God.For the time being, let go of any future plans or past events
- Rest in the peaceful and blissful space within you
- After resting for a few minutes, bring your awareness back to your body and take a couple of deep breaths
- Gently roll over onto your right side
- Slowly come up to the sitting position
- Chant Om three times
