How do you truly relax when you practice Savasana (rest pose) from a chair? Today, I want to give you a simple modification that can allow you to feel truly, deeply relaxed when you don't want to—or can't—come all the way down to the floor. Let's face it, sometimes the floor just isn't an option!
While traditional Savasana is practiced on the floor, we often find ourselves holding unconscious tension when we try to relax in a single chair.
A great alternative is to use two chairs to create a fully supported, reclined resting position that mimics the traditional floor pose.
The Two-Chair Savasana Setup
Find Your Chairs: Get a comfortable chair for sitting and a second chair (or stool/ottoman) to support your legs.
Support the Legs: Place the second chair in front of you and extend your legs onto it.
Adjust for Comfort: You want to make sure your knees are fully supported. Adjust the distance of the second chair so that your knees feel comfortable and relaxed. This will depend on the length of your body.
Allow Gravity to Work: Let your toes and knees gently fall out to the side, just as they would in Savasana on the floor. This releases tension in the hips.
Support the Upper Body: Settle into your main chair. Your arms can rest gently on your thighs or down by your sides. Your head is naturally supported by the rest of your upright spine.
Rest and Release: Close your eyes, and allow every muscle, bone, and cell to fully relax into the support of the chairs.
