Savasana
noun
Sa·va·sa·na
shə-ˈvä-sə-nə 
variants
or Shavasana
or less commonly savasana
or shavasana
yoga
: a meditative posture in which one lies on one's back that is typically considered the final resting pose in yoga
Savasana is a pose of total relaxation—making it one of the most challenging.—
Yoga Journal
Yoga Journalcalled also corpse pose
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This grippy towel can help absorb sweat so your yoga buddy can flow between poses without fear of accidentally slipping into early Savasana.
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 6 Nov. 2024
The microfiber fabric remains baby-soft, perfect for laying on during Savasana.
—Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2023
After the breathing exercise, class ends with five minutes of Savasana, the Sanskrit name for the resting and restorative period when practitioners lie supine to relax, regroup, and calm the nervous system.
—Andi Breitowich, Men's Health, 1 May 2023
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Suzy Forman, SELF, 6 Nov. 2024
The microfiber fabric remains baby-soft, perfect for laying on during Savasana.
—Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2023
After the breathing exercise, class ends with five minutes of Savasana, the Sanskrit name for the resting and restorative period when practitioners lie supine to relax, regroup, and calm the nervous system.
—Andi Breitowich, Men's Health, 1 May 2023
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“Savasana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Savasana. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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