Yoga Corpse Position

Yoga Corpse Position or relaxation yoga provides relaxation to the body after a strenuous session. Additionally, the asana improves the concentration power and improves various ailments. Even though it looks like a simple exercise, it requires immense concentration to achieve desired results. Often people drift off to sleep and fail to attain the 'conscious' part of the posture. Exercise sessions are incomplete without this pose. Following these instructions with care and you can achieve a calm mind.
Yoga Corpse Position (Savasana) stimulates blood circulation, relieves fatigue and improves asthma, constipation, diabetes, indigestion, and insomnia.

Initially the body needs to be rested in Dandasana as this is prescribed in relaxation yoga - sit flat on the ground, with straight back and legs stretched out in the front. Rotate the legs clockwise and anticlockwise, and let them fall gently out to the sides. Bend the knees slightly and then gradually lean back.
Let the arms fall alongside of the body with palms facing upwards. Align the spine in center by turning the head from side to side. Breathe deep and slow from the abdomen. Hold this position for several minutes. Calm the mind and concentrate on breathing. Upon completing the exercise, bend the knees and move onto one side. Finally slowly arise to the sitting position. Practicing this relaxation yoga technique will help you to relax.
To extract the absolute benefit of Yoga Corpse Position you must concentrate on all body parts step-by-step. When performing this relaxation yoga technique, you may feel drowsy, to combat it increase the rate and depth of your breathing.