Ep 132: Savasana: Everything You Need to Know

Savasana is frequently treated as downtime near the end of class, but it deserves far more attention and intention than most teacher trainings give it. This episode draws on some of the research I originally did for one of my 200-hour teacher training assignments to explore the history and philosophy of savasana, practical variations for different student needs, what a teacher should actually be doing while students rest, and an honest conversation about touch that many yoga teachers have never fully examined.Let's give Savasana a bit more study. I'll cover:The History and Philosophy of SavasanaWhy Your Language Matters So Much in SavasanaSavasana Variations Worth Offering Your StudentsWhat Teachers Should Actually Be Doing During SavasanaAn Honest Look at Touch in Savasana Mentioned in the episode:Within Your Scope WorkshopHave you been thinking about scope, touch, and what's appropriate to offer as a teacher? The Within Your Scope workshop is a great next step for fully understanding your scope of practice as a yoga teacher. The Nervous System Toolkit If this episode has you thinking about how much breath can do, the Nervous System Toolkit gives you practical, ready-to-use tools for working with the nervous system, including breath-based practices, Yoga Nidra, and 10 Common Yoga Pose Modifications.Click HERE to send me a text & let me know your thoughts on this episode! Support the showYouTube: Yoga with Monica BrightFreebie: Yoga Sequencing for Different InjuriesLet's connect:Check out my website: Enhanced BodyConnect with me on InstagramWanna work together? Book a Discovery CallPractice yoga in my online studio The Alliance (7-day free trial)Join my Newsletter for teachers below! Want me to discuss a topic? Click HERE to submit it!Become a supporter of the Essential Conversations for Yoga Teachers Podcast! Starting at $3/ month.