Relaxation gives the body a time to be quiet and to generate a stillness within. Relaxation can also be used to regenerate a persons energies as it helps enable the body to be still.
In yoga there are three parts to proper relaxation-physical, mental and spiritual.
Starting in a relaxation pose, such as the ’corpse’ pose is the best way to start physical relaxation. This is followed by mentally sending messages to parts of the body to contract, relax and soften. This mental messaging begins at the feet and is worked upwards.
It is suggested to tense all parts of the body first and then to release in order to ensure the person can distinguish how tension feels, which will help to determine that relaxation has been achieved.
In a yoga class I would introduce relaxation at the end of asana work. I would encourage people to ensure they make themselves warm enough, by covering themselves with a blanket, or putting an extra layer of clothing on.
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