Savasana, I welcome you.
We’ve worked hard for this rest.
Shut down the thoughts and tensions from the daily grind.
Slow your pulse, relax your tongue.
Your hands are done with their daily duties,
Palms skyward, heart open.
Relax, rejuvenate, recharge.
I went back to Ashtanga yesterday after a four month hiatus from the practice after falling on ice and badly spraining my wrist. After an intense primary series practice, one of my fellow Ashtangies fell asleep in Savasana and was gently snoring on their mat. I felt a ping of jealousy as I struggle to calm my mind event after the most intense practice and decided to use it positively. I thought of this mantra (?) while resting and it seemed to help center my mind within me.
growing roots, taking flight 