Savasana: is the delicate balance to stay present, to be able to let go, and yet still be aware, that makes it one of the most challenging poses in a person’s practice. Your mind has to be in that space between wakefulness and sleep, not focusing on thoughts and letting them pass as they come up, being conscious and present in the moment. When we do our yoga postures during our dynamic practice and our mind becomes busy with pushing ourselves, we lose track of our breathing and the benefit of the pose. In a similar manner for savasana, thinking, falling asleep or daydreaming during the pose cancels out its benefit as well as its intended purpose. Your mind mingles with your breathing and the sensations in the body. As we sink more into relaxation, we pick up on passing thoughts, memories, and feelings in the deep corners of our psyche. Inherent in the human nature is the natural instinct to react to these thoughts, memories and feelings. To think, to sleep or to daydream is the mind’s way of reacting to emotions that bubble up as your mind gets in touch with the sensations in your body. The key is to let these thoughts hover, to notice, and to let it pass so you arrive in the present moment. Every yoga posture has its intended purpose and benefit. When savasana is done as intended in its purpose, your mind is conscious, but you do not react to what comes in your mind, and instead surrender and let it pass through. When the instinctive efforts to react to these thoughts cease, accepting all the emotions as your sense of self is heightened, you have faced the challenging aspects of savasana. Dont over think it, just breathe.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:42:50 +0000
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