The Power of Savasana: Why You Shouldn’t Skip It
- Joy Bartholomew
- Sep 17
- 2 min read
Savasana, or Corpse Pose, often comes at the end of a yoga class when you’re lying flat, eyes closed, and breathing deeply. Ahhhhh!
It might feel like “just lying there,” but this pose is a cornerstone of yoga with profound benefits. As a yoga teacher and practitioner, I know the benefits first-hand. And here’s why you should never skip Savasana:
1. Deep Relaxation and Stress Relief
Savasana allows your nervous system to shift into rest-and-digest mode, reducing cortisol levels and calming the mind. After an active practice, it’s a chance to release tension, lower stress, and find mental clarity.
2. Integration of Your Practice
Yoga isn’t just about physical movement; it’s about balance. Savasana helps your body and mind process the poses, stretches, and breaths you’ve just practiced, locking in their benefits and fostering mindfulness.
3. Improved Focus and Emotional Balance
A few minutes in Savasana can enhance concentration and emotional resilience. By staying present in the stillness, you train your mind to handle life’s chaos with greater calm and clarity.
4. Physical Rexovery
Savasana gives your muscles time to relax and recover, reducing the risk of soreness. It also helps regulate your heart rate and blood pressure, supporting overall physical health.
Why Not Skip It?
Rushing out of Savasana might save a few minutes, but you’ll miss out on the pose that ties your practice together. It’s not just rest—it’s a deliberate act of self-care that enhances the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of yoga. Next time you’re tempted to roll up your mat early, stay for Savasana. Your body and mind will thank you.
Joy Bartholomew is the founder of Reinvent Retired Travel and Wellness. She is a travel advisor specializing in helping empty-nesters, retirees, and the "50+ travelers" find their perfect vacation, whether it's a new city, country, or continent. She enjoys helping couples, individuals and groups check off itineraries from their bucket-list, and enjoy all of the luxuries and comforts in midlife on a mid-level budget. As a yoga teacher, she works with the same 50+ travelers to improve their health and wellness so they can travel better for longer and enjoy all of life's blessings.
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