Definition of corpse pose
yoga
: a meditative posture typically considered the final resting pose in yoga : savasana We were meditating in corpse pose and I fell asleep.— Nicole L. V. Mullis While corpse pose may not be physically challenging, many teachers call it the most important pose of class because it allows the mind and body to integrate the benefits of yoga.— Kim Nicol
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The first known use of corpse pose was in 1971
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