Comments on: Savasana ~ A Great Pose for Practicing the Art of Doing Nothing http://dailycupofyoga.net/2009/06/28/savasana-a-great-pose-for-honing-the-art-of-doing-nothing/ Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:47:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Brian http://dailycupofyoga.net/2009/06/28/savasana-a-great-pose-for-honing-the-art-of-doing-nothing/comment-page-1/#comment-692 Brian Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:58:47 +0000 http://dailycupofyoga.net/?p=493#comment-692 Sara - Can't say I have much experience with Restorative Yoga (as in using a lot of props and holding the poses for long periods of time), although sometimes that's just what the doctor ordered for my tight hamstrings. But I have spent plenty of time right there on the edge of consciousness and unconsciousness while lying in Savasana (okay, I fall asleep sometimes). But "Savasana sleep" sort of has the same effect on me as Yoga Nidra. I feel great afterwards. Enjoyed taking a look at your <a href="http://www.dorestorativeyoga.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">website</a> and <a href="http://dorestorativeyoga.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">blog</a>. Have a great day! Sara – Can’t say I have much experience with Restorative Yoga (as in using a lot of props and holding the poses for long periods of time), although sometimes that’s just what the doctor ordered for my tight hamstrings. But I have spent plenty of time right there on the edge of consciousness and unconsciousness while lying in Savasana (okay, I fall asleep sometimes). But “Savasana sleep” sort of has the same effect on me as Yoga Nidra. I feel great afterwards. Enjoyed taking a look at your website and blog. Have a great day!

]]> By: Sara Duke http://dailycupofyoga.net/2009/06/28/savasana-a-great-pose-for-honing-the-art-of-doing-nothing/comment-page-1/#comment-691 Sara Duke Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:55:39 +0000 http://dailycupofyoga.net/?p=493#comment-691 I think this is so interesting. I know most folks like the relaxation at the end of class but to delve deeply into the pose isn't something we practice much. I only have a few students who fall asleep in Savasana but who knows how many have whirling minds? Interestingly, at the end of Restorative class I don't think I have ever had anyone fall asleep in Savasana. Maybe it is because the entire practice is so introspective that their minds are already in Savasana mode vs. a regular class where Savasana is just rest at the end. Thanks for the great links. Namaste ~ Sara I think this is so interesting. I know most folks like the relaxation at the end of class but to delve deeply into the pose isn’t something we practice much. I only have a few students who fall asleep in Savasana but who knows how many have whirling minds?

Interestingly, at the end of Restorative class I don’t think I have ever had anyone fall asleep in Savasana. Maybe it is because the entire practice is so introspective that their minds are already in Savasana mode vs. a regular class where Savasana is just rest at the end.

Thanks for the great links. Namaste ~ Sara

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