I started getting emails from Adriene, and received the first two video links. I'm going to actually sit down with them on Saturday and Sunday morning. I would like to read your posts about your thoughts and comments about the first two videos and how the weekend went.


A new word of the day for me is Savasana. Also- Shavasana.
It seems like Adriene will most likely end her sessions with that pose.
Also known as Final Relaxation or Corpse Pose. I rather prefer Final Relaxation, a resting pose. I think I can do that, with the exception of me more like this:




Here's some more information about Savasana

Benefits: Allows the body time to process information at the end of a class.
Even though Savasana is a resting pose, it’s not the same a sleeping! (or mentally organizing your to do list.) You should stay present and aware during the five to ten minute duration of final relaxation.

Instructions:

1. Come to lie down on the back.

2. Let the feet fall out to either side.

3. Bring the arms alongside the body, but slightly separated from the body, and turn the palms to face upwards.

4. Relax the whole body, including the face. Let the body feel heavy.

5. Let the breath occur naturally.

6. To come out, first begin to the deepen the breath. Then move the fingers and toes, awakening the body.

7. Bring the knees into the chest and roll over to one side, keep the eyes closed.

8. Slowly bring yourself back up into a sitting position.

One suggestion is that if you have a bad back or lower back issues you can use a round bolster or tube pillow, or rolled blanket during savasana to make this pose more comfortable and relaxing. Just bend your knees slightly and slide the bolster underneath before lying down on your back. Having the knees lifted allows the low back to release. I'm down with that!