Practicing hatha yoga--savasana: the corpse pose:  The influence of this asana on the body and the mind––from relaxation, to surrender, to death, and even after––is incredible. If you do not want to be a living corpse, then the purpose of life has to be established. If you want to be an active participant in your life and not a parasite, then the dynamic interdependence between life and death has to be recognized, and the to have to meet in directed and concentrated interaction...In savasana, relaxation is the first attempt to surrender, to let go. As the mind follows the flow of the breath, the ripples of mental lake slowly subside. With continued practice, the senses are gradually withdrawn and becomes still. Surrender is an essential action for everyone who wishes to lead a spiritual life.