Now, as I’ve said, I try to keep my eyes shut
during the whole practice. Yet, I’m not so
advanced to close my eyes, stand on one leg
and perform various balancing exercises. For
this reason, I do the Balancing poses last.
When I finish with all the asanas, get relaxed
and recharged in Shavasana, my mind
becomes still. That’s a good time to open my
eyes and do the Balancing postures. And, in
fact, now I can manage these poses much
better than at the beginning of my practice.
I don’t insist that this is the best way to do a
Balancing posture. It works for me, and you
can try it out for yourself.
LONGER SHAVASANA
On group classes, the length of Shavasana
varies from one teacher to another. Even
though it looks effortless, Corpse pose is
considered one of the most advanced asanas
in yoga. It teaches us to take control of the
mind and use it to achieve deep relaxation.
Finding peace and enjoying the state of just
being could be a challenging task for a