Meaning & use
savasana
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A relaxation pose in yoga, performed lying flat on the back with eyes closed, typically done at the end of a session.
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The instructor ended the class with ten minutes of savasana.
Many students find savasana harder than the physical poses because it requires stillness of the mind.
A note on using this word
From Sanskrit, meaning 'corpse pose,' symbolizing complete surrender and stillness.
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corpse pose
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