Asana Of The Month: Corpse Pose

Corpse pose is a simple relation pose performed before and after a yoga practice. But you can use Corpse pose to relax any time you feel anxious or stressed. In vigorous yoga classes, like vinyasa and hot yoga, Corpse pose allows the body to cool down while calming the mind. Combine Corpse pose with Complete Yoga Breathing. You can also use Corpse pose to meditate and for yoga nidra.

English Name: Corpse

Sanskrit Name: Savasana

Difficulty Level: 1

Start Position: Reclining on back

Instructions:

Step 1. Close your eyes

Step 2. Space your feet about a foot apart and let them fall apart.

Step 3. Place arms 12 to 15 inches from your side with your palms facing up.

Step 4. Relax and let go of your breath.

Physical Benefits:

  • Reduce blood pressure
  • reduce fatigue
  • Relaxes the body
  • Rejuvenates the body

Mental Benefits

  • Reduces anxiety, stress and mild depression
  • Calms and centers the mind
  • Reduces insomnia

Contraindications:

  • Lower back injury
  • Spinal injury
  • Pregnancy

Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs Part I Video

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They either severely restrict or totally eliminate refined carbohydrates, primarily refine white flour and sugar, but also starchy white potatoes and rice.

Why should Americans eliminate refined carbs when billions of people around the world rely on them for their major source of glucose?

The answer is simple, it is easier to ask dieters to give up carbohydrate rich foods instead of educating them about how they can enjoy these foods (cakes, cookies, pies, pastries and more) and still loose weight.

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A diet high in refined carbohydrates can cause blood glucose spikes, insulin resistance, and type-2 diabetes.

Guided Vinyasa Yoga Video

20 Minute Guided Vinyasa Yoga video is the second collaboration between Los Angeles yoga teacher Syann Stevens and DiTuro Productions.

Syann guides you through an abbreviated vinyasa yoga routine. Vinyasa yoga uses the breath to flow form one hatha yoga pose to another.

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