thinking process, and the system can get
reloaded.
It can happen in seated meditation, or it can
happen in Shavasana. After you’ve taken a
proper ‘energy shower,’ you’re likely to fall
into a ‘no mind’ state and enjoy its benefits.
The Buddhist monks used to sleep for just half
an hour. It was enough for them to refresh, for
they could fall into a state of deep sleep right
away. Our concentration power isn’t so sharp
these days. So, we need to keep our
Shavasanas longer to get fully relaxed and
energized.
It’s really wise that many teachers in India use
a longer Shavasana after intensive practice.
They know that some students may get
stressed performing challenging asanas or
asanas they don’t particularly like. But the long
final Shavasana will wash away their pains and
let them feel light and tension-free.
EFFICIENT SHAVASANA
In my daily practice, I can’t afford to have long
Shavasana, but I try to use my time wisely. I