How To Do the Corpse Pose

  • December 10, 2007
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Commonly the final posture in any yoga routine, the Corpse Pose only sounds creepy. A few minutes of “playing dead” will make you feel more energized and focused—and ready to come back to life.

You Will Need

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for stretching and moving
  • A calm place where you won't be distracted or disturbed
  • A yoga mat or folded blanket
How To Do the Corpse Pose: Sit on mat

Step 1: Sit on mat

Sit on your mat with your hands by your sides and your knees bent.

How To Do the Corpse Pose: Lie down

Step 2: Lie down

Lie down slowly, leaning back on your elbows while unraveling your spine and sliding your legs out in front of you until you are resting on your back.

How To Do the Corpse Pose: Spread arms & legs

Step 3: Spread arms & legs

Move your legs 8 inches-18 inches apart to relax your hips. Move your hands and arms 6-12" inches away from your sides with your palms facing up to relax your shoulders.

If your neck feels tense, place a rolled blanket or towel under it. Do the same under your knees to relieve any tension in your lower back.

How To Do the Corpse Pose: Relax

Step 4: Relax

Relax. Let your body sink into the ground, and your mind focus inward.

If you need help relaxing, contract and release each set of muscles in your body sequentially, starting from your toes and working your way up to your face and scalp.

How To Do the Corpse Pose: Hold pose

Step 5: Hold pose

Stay in this pose for as long as you like, letting your whole system relax deeply. Ideally, you will feel like you are falling asleep while remaining fully conscious.

How To Do the Corpse Pose: Release pose

Step 6: Release pose

To release the pose, start by gently wiggling your fingers and toes to reawaken your body. Allow yourself ample time to regain full awareness and movement—after all, coming back from the dead is no small feat.

In Hinduism, coming back to life is no big deal—reincarnation is a central tenet of the religion.

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