Discover the deeper meaning of Shavāsana beyond just lying down at the end of class. I share two powerful mythological stories that reveal how this pose symbolizes surrender, rebirth, and transformation, and why it deserves as much respect as any peak pose in your yoga practice.

Episode Highlights:

• Reflecting on the popularity of mythical pose stories and listener feedback
• Why Shavāsana is misunderstood and often rushed through in modern yoga
• Origin of the term and its deeper meaning: corpse as a sacred pause, not an end
• Myth of Shiva and the sages: how surrender transforms death into awareness
• Myth of Kali and Raktabeej: how desire and compulsion multiply, and the power of stillness to stop it
• The symbolic death of Shavāsana: letting go of ego, effort, and identity
• Practical tips for teachers: honoring Shavāsana as the culmination of practice

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