Ep 132: Savasana: Everything You Need to Know
About this episode
This episode explores the significance of savasana in yoga, discussing its history, practical variations, and the role of teachers during this pose.
Savasana is frequently treated as downtime near the end of class, but it deserves far more attention and intention than most teacher trainings give it. This episode draws on some of the research I originally did for one of my 200-hour teacher training assignments to explore the history and philosophy of savasana, practical variations for different student needs, what a teacher should actually be doing while students rest, and an honest conversation about touch that many yoga teachers have nev...
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