Advasana-Downward Facing Corpse Pose

Yoga

oi-Priya Devi

By Priya Devi

Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 15:04

Advasana is one among the others which, can be categorized under Yoga for relaxation. It is translated into English as the 'Downward facing corpse pose'

Method

• Lie down on the stomach

• Stretch the hands forward with palms facing downward. (In some cases the palms are joined together)

• Do not pressurise the belly.

• Rest the forehead on the floor and elbows close to the ears.

• Have the neck kept straight

• Have a comfortable distance between your legs

• Relax the spine and the torso relaxed

• Breathe naturally and rhythmically

Benefits

• It brings relief in pain owing to slip discs

• Good for the back.

• Relieves hardness in the neck muscles

• Sets right stooping in stature.