Savasana – pronounced shah-vah-sahnah – is the very first yoga asana that many students are introduced to. Also known as corpse pose, Savasana sends the practitioner into a state of deep relaxation when practiced correctly. The asana is performed by lying backwards, with arms apart, palms facing upwards, legs spread apart with feet pointing outwards. The student is asked to carry out slow, rhythmic breathing through the nostrils while placing conscious awareness on the breath.