Savasana
Description
Savasana: asana
Asana Type
Supine
PRAMANA
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Sastra Pramana Source
Hathapradipika II.18
Original Verse
अथ शवासनम् उत्तानं शववद् भूमौ शयनं तु शवासनम्॥शवासनं श्रान्तिहरं चित्तविश्रान्तिकारकम्॥ १८॥
Transliteration
atha śavāsanam uttānaṁ śavavad bhūmau śayanaṁ tu śavāsanam ॥ śavāsanaṁ śrāntiharaṁ cittaviśrāntikārakam ॥ 18 ॥
Translation
One lies supine on the ground (motionless) like a dead body. This is savasana, which removes physical fatique and gives rest to the mind. 18
Apta Additional References
Hatharatnavali 3.76, also known as Pretasana (SYK-17)
Steps/Technique
1. Lie on the ground with the arms by your side at a comfortable distance from the body. 2. Keep the head straight.
Atma Pramana (Benefits)
This asana removes physical fatique and gives rest to the mind.
Sakshi Pramana Benefits
Brings one into a no-thought space, increased relaxation, going into restful awareness
Name/City/Profession
Soma Majumder, New York, Graphic Designer/Marketing Professional
Simple sketch
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