Savasana is done at the end of every yoga class.  The sanskrit word sava (pronounced shava) means  corpse. To avoid using the word "corpse", Erin calls it "the final relaxation" Pose. Commonly, it's done on the back, palms up, and toes falling out to the side.  Sometimes the head and back of thighs are supported to provide more relaxation. The goal of savasana is to find a very relaxed state of mind and body. In this practice, use the breath to access the healing and resting mechanisms in the body - the parasympathetic nervous system.

Ideally, a relaxed body on it's back would be comfortable flat, the back of head would rest just behind the eyes, the shoulder girdle would be heaviest at the bra-line, shoulder blades and butt cheeks would feel soft and comfortable on the floor, and the back of the thighs would rest on the floor.  Alas, because of daily stress and activities our bodies move out of this ideal alignment. Yoga and MELT Method classes at Liberty Yoga are specifically designed to help you reestablish your best posture.