CORPSE POSE

1. Lie on the back, on a firm flat surface, arms by the sides with the palms of the hands upturned, heels together with the toes falling loosely away from each other. Make sure that the whole body is in a straight line.

2. Lift the inward gaze of the closed eyes and place the full concentration of the mind at the point between the eyebrows. Yoga teaches that this point is the center of willpower, and that from this point we can direct a total relaxation of all body parts and the mind.

3. Exhale, then inhale as you slowly send a wave of tension from the feet all the way up the body so that the whole body vibrates. Then exhale, releasing all tension completely, and relax.

4. Begin to consciously relax all body parts starting with the feet, then the ankles, calves, thighs, seat, abdomen, chest, back, hands, forearms, upper arms, shoulders, neck, jaw muscles, cheeks, scalp, forehead, and eyes.

5. Keeps the mind calm and feel deep inner peace. merge deeper and deeper with that peace and inner silence. Relax for several minutes.

6. Then slowly and gently stretch the arms above the head, inhaling. Roll onto one side and stretch, then onto the other side and stretch.

7. Sit up slowly.

BENEFITS: This pose frees the body and mind of tensions. It rests the heart and lowers the blood pressure, helping to promote even circulation of blood and energy to all body parts. The Corpse Pose helps to free the attention from body consciousness and to realize the true nature of one's Self.

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