Corpse pose or savasana usually comes at the end of a yoga class but it’s also incredibly effective right after you come out of the water. It’s the ultimate post-surf cool-down because it relaxes the nervous system, it calms the mind, and it even realigns and restores balance to the body.
Instructions
-Find a quiet, dark and warm place to practice this pose.
-Lie flat on your back. Let your feet come as wide as the mat and fall open.
-Relax your hands, palms facing up, shoulder blades rest evenly on the ground.
-Try to position your body so that you are aligned symmetrically.
-Close your eyes and remain still for up to 20 minutes, allowing your body and mind to completely relax.
-To come out of the pose, bring gentle movement into your fingers and toes, stretch your arms up -overhead, roll onto your right side and bring your knees to your chest.
-Turn your belly button to face the mat and push yourself up to sitting with both hands.
Modification
-You can put an eye pillow over your eyes for deeper relaxation.
-You can also support your head and hands on blankets.
-If you have lower back pain, you may feel more comfortable with a pillow or bolster under your knees.
Find more yoga routines designed for surfers here.
