7-Minute Shavasana

Shavasana, or savasana is the Sanskrit name for a key restorative asana that is practiced in almost every yoga tradition. Often it is used at the end of a sequence for the purpose of relaxation and integration as well as promoting deep healing. Get comfy and settle in for this 7-minute Shavasana

Transcript

Welcome to your practice. Lying down comfortably on your back. Paying attention to your posture. Making sure your spine is straight. Your head and neck are aligned. Allow your arms to rest by your sides. And extend your legs out straight. Feel the weight of your body sinking into the surface beneath you. Really feeling the support. And just let go a little deeper. Allowing your body to soften. Feel the weight of your head, Heavy and relaxed. And as best you can, Softening all the muscles in your face. Relax your forehead. Allow your eyes to relax. Soften all the muscles around your eyes. Relax your cheeks. Allow your mouth to soften. Your chin. Relax your tongue away from the roof of your mouth. And release your jaw. Soften your throat. Relax your neck. Releasing your shoulders. Softening your arms. Allowing your elbows to feel soft and relaxed. Your wrists relax. And feel your hands and your fingers relaxing more and more. Gently moving your awareness to the back of your body. And allow the back of your body to soften. Release the muscles in your upper back. And feel the middle of your back softening and relaxing. And release deeply into your lower back. Softening down the front of the body. Feeling the chest relax. Allowing the ribcage to soften. Relaxing the abdomen. Relaxing all the muscles in the body now. Feel the hips and the pelvis soften. Relaxing your buttocks. And feel the thighs soften. The knees relaxing. The calves. The ankles. And the feet. Allowing yourself to let go even more. Relax everywhere. And release into the support beneath you. Sinking deeper into relaxation. Feeling this moment of peace and serenity. Nothing to hold onto. Just let go. Nothing to achieve. No one to impress. Just be. Let go completely. Be free. Feeling the support beneath you. And giving thanks for the support that you have in your life. Becoming aware of the breath. Noticing the shape of your physical body. Aware of your head. Your arms. Your spine. Your legs. And start to bring some movement back into the body. Wiggle some fingers and toes. And then gently blinking your eyes open if you close them. Becoming more familiar with the space around you once again. And moving gently and mindfully as you prepare to continue with your day. Namaste.

Reviews

Love this mediation. I feel very refreshed now. Thank you. 🙏

Thank you for this peaceful and effective shavasana - simply perfect for relaxation

🙏🏼 Her voice gently guides the mind and body into a quick, full, effective relaxation. I tried this after asana and pranayama practice, and it was lovely. Thanks. ☮️💗🌿🕉