Embrace rest as an essential practice for modern living with the gift that is Śavāsana: yoga’s most powerful—and perhaps misunderstood—pose. Mother-daughter yoga duo Judith Hanson Lasater and Lizzie Lasater unpack the profound nature of this pose and reveal how deeply transformative and healing it is, personally and energetically.
In a world that glorifies constant motion and productivity, Judith Hanson Lasater and Lizzie Lasater combine decades of yoga expertise with contemporary science to illuminate the profound impact of Śavāsana, or “corpse pose,” on your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Through personal narratives, scientific insights, and practical instructions, this book guides you beyond the common misconception that rest is merely a luxury. The authors share their intimate journeys with Śavāsana—from Judith’s experience with deep grief to Lizzie’s postpartum healing—while offering variations suitable for all body types and lifestyles. Hand-drawn illustrations and thoughtful journaling prompts enhance your learning experience.
You’ll discover how this seemingly simple pose can regulate your nervous system, improve sleep quality, and restore emotional balance. Experienced yoga practitioners and teachers will appreciate the depth and potency of this guide—and the opportunity to understand and more authentically embody this profound practice. More than just a yoga guide, this book is your invitation to embrace rest as an essential practice for modern living.
JUDITH HANSON LASATER, PhD, PT, holds a PhD in East-West psychology and a BS in physical therapy. She has taught yoga since 1971, is a co-founder of Yoga Journal, and the author of 11 books on yoga and related topics. She has taught yoga internationally and throughout the U.S. She is also a C-IAYT (certified yoga therapist) and an E-RYT-5000 (experienced registered yoga teacher).
LIZZIE LASATER has a BA in art history and an MA in architecture. She completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2005 and is an E-RYT 200. Additionally, she is a Relax and Renew Level 2 trainer and leads Restorative Yoga teacher trainings both online and in-person.
WREN POLANSKY is an artist, mother, and somatic healing professional based in Encinitas, CA. Her lifelong mindfulness meditation and yoga asana practice inform her creative life. This book marks her seventh Shambhala title.
Embrace rest as an essential practice for modern living with the gift that is Śavāsana: yoga’s most powerful—and perhaps misunderstood—pose. Mother-daughter yoga duo Judith Hanson Lasater and Lizzie Lasater unpack the profound nature of this pose and reveal how deeply transformative and healing it is, personally and energetically.
In a world that glorifies constant motion and productivity, Judith Hanson Lasater and Lizzie Lasater combine decades of yoga expertise with contemporary science to illuminate the profound impact of Śavāsana, or “corpse pose,” on your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Through personal narratives, scientific insights, and practical instructions, this book guides you beyond the common misconception that rest is merely a luxury. The authors share their intimate journeys with Śavāsana—from Judith’s experience with deep grief to Lizzie’s postpartum healing—while offering variations suitable for all body types and lifestyles. Hand-drawn illustrations and thoughtful journaling prompts enhance your learning experience.
You’ll discover how this seemingly simple pose can regulate your nervous system, improve sleep quality, and restore emotional balance. Experienced yoga practitioners and teachers will appreciate the depth and potency of this guide—and the opportunity to understand and more authentically embody this profound practice. More than just a yoga guide, this book is your invitation to embrace rest as an essential practice for modern living.
Author
JUDITH HANSON LASATER, PhD, PT, holds a PhD in East-West psychology and a BS in physical therapy. She has taught yoga since 1971, is a co-founder of Yoga Journal, and the author of 11 books on yoga and related topics. She has taught yoga internationally and throughout the U.S. She is also a C-IAYT (certified yoga therapist) and an E-RYT-5000 (experienced registered yoga teacher).
LIZZIE LASATER has a BA in art history and an MA in architecture. She completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2005 and is an E-RYT 200. Additionally, she is a Relax and Renew Level 2 trainer and leads Restorative Yoga teacher trainings both online and in-person.
WREN POLANSKY is an artist, mother, and somatic healing professional based in Encinitas, CA. Her lifelong mindfulness meditation and yoga asana practice inform her creative life. This book marks her seventh Shambhala title.
