Advasana (reversed corpse pose)

• Lie on the stomach.
• Stretch both arms above the head with the palms facing downward. The forehead should be resting on the floor.
• Relax the whole body in the same way as described for shavasana.
• If there is difficulty breathing or a sense of suffocation is experienced, a pillow may be placed under the chest.
• After some time, again become aware of the body and surroundings, and gently and smoothly release the posture.

Breathing:  Natural and rhythmic. The number of breaths may be counted as in shavasana while gently pushing the abdomen against the floor.
Duration:  For relaxation in the treatment of ailments, it should be performed for as long as is comfortable. Before or during an asana session, a few minutes is sufficient.
Awareness:  Physical - on relaxing the whole body, and on the breath.
Spiritual - on ajna or manipura chakra.
Benefits:  Recommended for those with slipped disc, stiff neck and stooping figure.
Practice note:  Mantra may also be synchronized with the breath as in shavasana.