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Shava is a Sanskrit word, which means a corpse/dead body, and asana means a posture. Shavasana is a posture in which the body is still, relaxed and motionless, just like a dead body. It is a relaxation posture; therefore, it can be done in the middle or at the end of the asana practice. This posture is described in two of the three classical Hatha Yoga texts: Hatha Yoga Pradipika [1] and Gheranda Samhita [2]. In Gheranda Samhita, the posture is mentioned as Mritasana. According to these texts, this posture removes tiredness and activates the mind, enabling the whole body to relax.

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Lying Down Practices

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    2026年

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  • Monika Gautam,
  • Vandana Dhiman

摘要

Shava is a Sanskrit word, which means a corpse/dead body, and asana means a posture. Shavasana is a posture in which the body is still, relaxed and motionless, just like a dead body. It is a relaxation posture; therefore, it can be done in the middle or at the end of the asana practice. This posture is described in two of the three classical Hatha Yoga texts: Hatha Yoga Pradipika [1] and Gheranda Samhita [2]. In Gheranda Samhita, the posture is mentioned as Mritasana. According to these texts, this posture removes tiredness and activates the mind, enabling the whole body to relax.