Savasana: The Art of Doing Nothing

Savasana (Relaxation Pose) is central to all traditions of hatha yoga. It is one of the most important yoga asanas, and sadly, increasingly also one of the more overlooked. Savasana may be the only time during the week that a yoga student is quiet and present, not acting, not achieving, not sleeping, just being present. This is the beginning of meditation and an extremely important gift yoga teachers can give to their class.

In this Yoga U download, Judith Hanson Lasater goes deeply into Savasana and its effects. Some of the topics discussed include:

• How Savasana helps us learn to relax and rest more deeply and completely. 
• The effects of Savasana on the organ systems, digestive process, blood sugar balance, and other important physiological functions.
• The best ways to do Savasana and how to get the most out of it.

Whether you’re a yoga teacher or yoga student, this yoga download gives deeper insights into the immense benefits of Savasana, include the philosophical background for Savasana, as well as some important techniques to enhance the practice.