"Shav" means a dead body. When one performs this asan, it gives one's body the appearance of a dead body. This is the closing pose and must be performed after all the other asans have been performed.

Method: Spread a soft blanket and lie down on your back in a supine position and keep your hands on the ground by your sides. Let the legs be straight, heels together, toes separated. Relax the body muscles. Breathe slowly and rhythmically. Let your head lie on any side, relax imagine that now you are tension-free. Imagine that a wave of relaxation is moving from your feet to the ankles, legs, thighs, hips back stomach, chest, arms, shoulders, and that it has reached your head (and brain). Remove all thoughts from your brain, do not think of anything, close your eyes and remain in this position like a dead body as long as you can. This pose is not only beneficial for heart patients but also for general mental and physical health. It gives a pleasant and exhilarating feeling. It is like recharging a battery. Inhale and exhale very slowly through the nose. You should not be able to feel that you are breathing sound. As you perform this asan, you are receiving energy that is hidden in the atmosphere. In this pose, you will experience and enjoy perfect peace, ease, comfort and relaxation. It also increases your resistance to disease.