Savasana (corpse pose)

Savasana (corpse pose)

To do this pose:

Lie down on your mat on your back. Let your legs relax out in front of you, letting your feet fall out to the sides. Rest your arms by your sides with your palms facing up and fingers curled naturally. Rest your head on the floor and close your eyes. You can use props for this pose as well like a bolster or pillow under your knees or an eye pillow to make you more comfortable or help you relax even further. Let yourself sink into the floor and completely rest your body, mind, and soul.

How this pose is especially beneficial for nurses: 

• It calms the central nervous system while activating the digestive and immune systems. Being a nurse is stressful, so calming the nervous system after a stressful day can help switch off your mind, anxieties, and stresses. You also heal a lot slower when you’re stressed! Calling out as a nurse is hard to do (even when it’s necessary and absolutely the right thing to do), so keeping your immune system healthy helps keep YOU healthy. 
• It helps to lower blood pressure and ease headaches. Both are common occurrences after a long shift. 
• It promotes spiritual awakening and awareness of the SELF. Working in a high anxiety area like nursing is hard on your mental health and practicing personal and spiritual development helps you connect to yourself. This keeps you healthy mentally as well as physically.