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Oxygen consumption and ventilatory changes during Savitri pranayam and shavasan were studied in nine yoga.trained volunteers. Both techniques produced an immediate and appreciable decrease in oxygen consumption and minute ventilation. The ventilatory equivalent for oxygen did not change significantly. This shows that subjects trained in yoga can achieve a hypometabolic state by the practice of Savitri pranayam and shavasan. (1)

Health Benefits of Shavasana

A yoga session is never complete without the practice of Shavasana, which is the ultimate yogic relaxation postures. Shavasana is a Sanskrit term, which translates into ‘corpse pose’. It is also sometimes referred to as Mrtasana or the ‘death asana’. (2)

1. Practising Shavasana Correctly
It is important to get in and out of Shavasana correctly, to ensure maximum benefit to mind and body relaxation.

2. Mental Health & Awareness
Concentration, focus and creativity can be built with the regular practice of Shavasana, while stress and anxiety can be kept at bay.

3. High Blood Pressure
Practicing Shavasana for 15-20 minutes every day can have a moderately significant impact in lowering high blood pressure.

4. Muscle Tightness
Practice Shavasana regularly to ensure that muscle tension is effectively prevented or cured.

5. Treat Insomnia
Not only does Shavasana help get insomnia out of the way, but it also helps improve the quality of sleep.

6. Balance The Doshas
Vata and Pitta doshas can benefit from the regular practice of Shavasana, while dominant Kapha doshas can practice it in moderation.

7. Yoga Nidra
Shavasana is the recommended posture for yoga Nidra, a powerful tool for meditation.