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Savasana as Preparation for a Pranayama (Breathing) Practice

Perhaps you offer a pranayama practice toward the end of the asana practice. If so, you may have taught poses that focus on opening the front, back, and sides of the waist and the chest and shoulders. Practicing a “mini”-Savasana (approximately 3 minutes) is recommended before a pranayama practice. This can help further mentally prepare for pranayama. Of course, after pranayama practice is completed, a full Savasana is recommended.

YOGA THERAPY — IT IS WHAT IT IS

Like so many others, I became interested in therapeutic yoga because at some point I understood that the value of an asana practice goes far beyond that of a physical workout. Yoga therapy is the new buzzword in the yoga community, but what does it mean? After all, isn’t all yoga considered therapeutic? Yes, but in varying degrees.

All yoga is therapeutic, whether it is practiced passively or dynamically. What makes an intelligent yoga practice therapeutic is not one approach or the other, but whether the approach addresses the needs of the practitioners. Yoga therapy is not solely about practicing a relaxing yoga pose. It is about rightness: using the right pose at the right time, in the right way for the right purpose. It fulfills an intention, a purpose, and a direction. And it is a process and a road map for discovering what works for you while giving you the tools to integrate a vigilant understanding of how you do life on and off the mat.