10/04/2025
After five minutes of Savasana both the body and mind can begin to experience noticeable physiological and psychological shifts — even in such a short time. Here’s a breakdown of what typically happens:
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🧠 Mind:
Mental slowing and calmness
Racing thoughts often begin to slow down, though they may still come and go.
Reduction in anxiety or stress
If practiced with awareness, even five minutes of Savasana can activate the parasympathetic nervous system (rest-and-digest mode), reducing the fight-or-flight response.
Improved focus and clarity:
You may feel more mentally clear, grounded, and present after this short reset.
🧍 Body:
1. Drop in heart rate and blood pressure:
• The cardiovascular system begins to relax. Heart rate can slow, and blood pressure may decrease slightly.
2. Muscular relaxation:
• Muscles start to release held tension. Gravity helps passively relax areas that might hold unconscious stress (jaw, shoulders, hips).
3. Deeper breathing:
• The breath often naturally slows and deepens, increasing oxygenation and helping to further calm the body.
4. Release of physical fatigue:
• Especially if done after a yoga session or long day, Savasana allows the body to rest and repair, aiding recovery.
🧘 What You Might Feel After 5 Minutes:
• A sense of peace or lightness
• Heightened body awareness
• Sleepiness or mini-nap-like reset
• Emotional release
