Corpse Pose anatomy

Corpse Pose · Savasana · Tư thế thư giãn (Xác chết)

3D anatomy model of Corpse Pose: working muscles in red, stretching in blue, stabilizing in yellow

Opening the 3D model…

Lie on your back with the arms and legs relaxed, palms up, and eyes closed. Complete relaxation: no muscle needs to work actively.

Practice cues

Let the feet fall open naturally
Release the full weight of the body into the floor
Breathe naturally and observe the breath

Benefits

Relaxes the whole body after practice
Trains awareness of the breath and body sensations
May help reduce muscle tension and feelings of stress

Cautions / contraindications

Take care with low back pain; place a bolster under the knees
After the first trimester, lie on the left side instead of the back
Take care with acid reflux; raise the upper body

Easier variations

Place a bolster under the knees and a thin blanket under the head
Cover yourself with a blanket to stay warm

General information, not a substitute for advice from a doctor or teacher.

Written and reviewed by Yoga An Viên center · Updated 18/10/2026

How to practice this pose (YogaWay, in Vietnamese)

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