SAVASANA POSE
According to Merriam-Webster: Definition of Savasana (also Shavasana)
: a meditative posture in which one lies on one's back that is typically considered the final resting pose in yogaSavasana is a pose of total relaxation—making it one of the most challenging.— Yoga Journal
(Note: it is often translated as corpse, or final resting, pose - eek!)
It seems strange that relaxation can be called challenging right? Yet I know from personal experience that it can be difficult to quiet the mind and enjoy doing nothing at the end of class. It's when it is difficult to relax that Savasana is the most important!
With all that is happening in the world right now, it's easy to feel anxious and helpless. Savasana is so powerful in helping move the body's nervous system from a state of fight-or-flight (doing and planning) to rest-and-digest (being comfortable in the present moment).
Although it is traditionally practiced reclined on the back at the end of a mat yoga class, we also end chair yoga by simply resting at the back of the chair.
There's no right or wrong way to practice Savasana, but you might observe that different visualization techniques may help you slow down the "monkey mind."
If you would like to explore yoga that helps you learn how to relax more completely, you can work with me in group classes or 1-on-1 sessions via Zoom or in-person, and video recordings.