Savasana : A Yogic Posture
Savasana is a yogic posture that involves imitating a limp, lifeless corpse which has attained complete rest. Do not be frightened by the name of this posture. You are only imitating that restful state in order to have a peaceful state of mind, temporarily disconnected from the activities of the world. For making this posture, lie down on your back with your legs a little apart, and palms of your hands facing upward . Loosen yourrself completely. Your hands, feet, legs, and arms should be completely relaxed and not stretched out in a tense way. Make sure your forehead does not have a frown, and that your neck and shoulders are relaxed. Your back should be completely at rest. Let yourself loose like a sleeping baby. You will observe that by doing all this, your body feels heavier and heavier.
If you have successfully attained this state,then your breathing should automatically slow down. This latter happens because in a completely relaxed state, the body’s requirement for oxygen lessens. You cannot attain this state of stillness until your mind is completely at rest. A state of fear caused by some noise or a bad dream can make you breathless even when you are lying down in your bed. Therefore, savasana is not merely lying down, but making yourself completely relaxed through the efforts of your mind. It is letting each part of your body relax and concentrating your mind on your body.
Follow this simple method to facilitate the process of relax-
ation. Lie down as described above and bring your thought
process to your body. Start thinking about your left foot. Think
about the shape of your foot and its appearance. Then slowly
come to your ankle and then to the leg. After you have reached the end of the left leg, begin the same way with the right foot, and finish this journey until the end of your right leg. Do this slowly, by getting familiar with each part of your body with the eyes of your mind. Similarly, begin via your left hand and go upward to your shoulder and follow it with the right side. Then bring your thought process to the central part of your body, from both front and back. After having done all this, Tear your head and neck with your thoughts. This whole process will help you bring your mind from the outer to the inner, and a deep sleep will follow.
ation. Lie down as described above and bring your thought
process to your body. Start thinking about your left foot. Think
about the shape of your foot and its appearance. Then slowly
come to your ankle and then to the leg. After you have reached the end of the left leg, begin the same way with the right foot, and finish this journey until the end of your right leg. Do this slowly, by getting familiar with each part of your body with the eyes of your mind. Similarly, begin via your left hand and go upward to your shoulder and follow it with the right side. Then bring your thought process to the central part of your body, from both front and back. After having done all this, Tear your head and neck with your thoughts. This whole process will help you bring your mind from the outer to the inner, and a deep sleep will follow.
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BREATHING
Breathing is necessary for survival. Modem biological sci-
ences define breathing as a continuous interchange between the organism and the external environment. The tissues of the body continuously consume oxygen and produce carbondioxide. Breathing is a function. However, in the holistic system of Ayurveda, the phenomenon of breathing is looked upon from a different perspective. Breathing is a function but it is also our link to the cosmos. Air is one of the five fundamental elements which form the material reality of the universe. Entering the body, air is called prana, or life. Without this cosmic link, we cannot exist. As soon as this link is broken, we are no more. When we are dead, all the five elements which constitute our physical being retturn to their cosmic pool. Various breathing practices involve the control of the vital air inside us, and are called pranayama. It will be necessary to learn some aspects of pranayama in order to get rid of sleep-related problems, as well as to learn to use other healing practices.
ences define breathing as a continuous interchange between the organism and the external environment. The tissues of the body continuously consume oxygen and produce carbondioxide. Breathing is a function. However, in the holistic system of Ayurveda, the phenomenon of breathing is looked upon from a different perspective. Breathing is a function but it is also our link to the cosmos. Air is one of the five fundamental elements which form the material reality of the universe. Entering the body, air is called prana, or life. Without this cosmic link, we cannot exist. As soon as this link is broken, we are no more. When we are dead, all the five elements which constitute our physical being retturn to their cosmic pool. Various breathing practices involve the control of the vital air inside us, and are called pranayama. It will be necessary to learn some aspects of pranayama in order to get rid of sleep-related problems, as well as to learn to use other healing practices.
To begin with, you should learn to follow your breath. “Fol-
lowing breath” means to break the mechanical process of breathing air in and out of your lungs. Instead of the air, you inhale prana — life, itself. It carries the prana shakti (the power of life). This power of life reaches each and every part of your body. You are alive because each and every part of your body is alive.
lowing breath” means to break the mechanical process of breathing air in and out of your lungs. Instead of the air, you inhale prana — life, itself. It carries the prana shakti (the power of life). This power of life reaches each and every part of your body. You are alive because each and every part of your body is alive.
Sit down in a comfortable posture, preferably cross-legged.
Keep your back straight but relaxed. Inhale slowly and pro-
foundly. When the prana (vital air) is inside you, close both your nostrils with your thumb and middle finger. Relax your back from the position of inhaling. After a few seconds, remove your fingers and let out the air slowly and steadily. Push all the air out. Once sustain, close your nostrils and hold the lungs without air for a brief interval. Then release the nostrils and breathe deeply once again. Repeat this process about ten times each night before going to bed. To begin with, hold your lungs with and without air for a very brief period (a few seconds only). Gradually increase this interval, as well as the time taken to inhale and exhale the vital air. The process of inhaling and exhaling should be smooth and slow and not in jerks.
Keep your back straight but relaxed. Inhale slowly and pro-
foundly. When the prana (vital air) is inside you, close both your nostrils with your thumb and middle finger. Relax your back from the position of inhaling. After a few seconds, remove your fingers and let out the air slowly and steadily. Push all the air out. Once sustain, close your nostrils and hold the lungs without air for a brief interval. Then release the nostrils and breathe deeply once again. Repeat this process about ten times each night before going to bed. To begin with, hold your lungs with and without air for a very brief period (a few seconds only). Gradually increase this interval, as well as the time taken to inhale and exhale the vital air. The process of inhaling and exhaling should be smooth and slow and not in jerks.
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