Corpse Pose

Lying flat on the back with the arms and legs a little apart, the whole body let go and still; a rest pose held for time.

Stretching Body weight

How to do it

Setup

Lying on the back, legs straight and a little apart, arms by the sides, palms up.

Steps

Let the feet fall open and the shoulders settle toward the floor.
Release the face, the jaw and the hands, and lie still.
To come out, roll onto one side and sit up slowly.

Common mistakes

Lower back arching off the floor: rest the knees on a rolled blanket. Fidgeting to get comfortable: settle once, then stay still. Sitting straight up at the end: roll onto the side first, then rise slowly.

Breathing

Slow and even through the hold.