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shavasana (shä·väˑ·s·n),
n “corpse pose,” a component of yoga practice that promotes a state of homeostasis, thus allowing the person to release emotional and physical tension; performed at the end of all the asanas. See also asanas.


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Specific asana are also available specially for lowering blood pressure like virasana, upavista konasana, rhythmic asanas, breathing exercises that slows down your heart beat rate, uttanasana, adhomuka savasana.
Yoga is a practice of meditation, pranayama (breathwork), asana (anatomically aligned postures), savasana (yogic relaxation) and philosophy (how to have a happy life).
 
 
 
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