Want To Lower Your Blood Pressure? Try The Corpse Pose
Considered by many practitioners to be the most important part of a yoga session, the Corpse Pose is often used as the final pose of a yoga sequence to promote relaxation and recovery. Possible benefits of this pose include:
- A decrease in heart rate, blood pressure and respiration
- A release of muscle tension and stress
- An increase in mental awareness and concentration
- Relaxation after a yoga session
Learn more about the Corpse Pose, including how to perform it!
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