The Last Savasana: Yoga, Breathwork and Inquiry to Prepare You for the Final Exit

What if savasana—yoga's final resting pose—were not simply a moment of relaxation at the end of class, but a profound preparation for life's greatest transition? In this transformative three-hour workshop, yoga teacher and contemplative guide Leslie Howard invites you to explore savasana as a sacred practice for meeting mortality with awareness, ease, and grace. Held at the serene Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville in Buckingham, VA on Sunday, September 20, 2026, this workshop is for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with impermanence and reclaim their sense of what truly matters.

This is not a typical yoga class. Rather, it is a contemplative journey that honors one of life's most universal yet often-avoided truths: that we are all moving toward our final rest. Through carefully sequenced standing poses, pranayama (breathwork), and guided savasana variations, you will be gently invited into reflection on questions that shape a meaningful life—your regrets, your legacy, and the essence of who you are beyond roles and achievement. Leslie's teachings acknowledge that while yoga offers profound tools for awareness and resilience, it cannot prevent the inevitable. What it can do is help you develop ease with impermanence and cultivate genuine gratitude for the days you have left.

What to Expect

You will begin with grounding pranayama practices to settle your nervous system and arrive fully present. A series of mindful standing poses then prepare your body for deep rest, moving with intention and awareness. Throughout the workshop, periods of guided savasana—some extended, some shorter—are paired with dedicated journaling time. These reflective windows invite you to explore personally resonant questions about legacy, regret, identity, and what you wish to cultivate in your remaining days.

The atmosphere is contemplative, safe, and unhurried. This is a space where existential inquiry is met with compassion, not bypassing. The workshop concludes with group discussion, allowing participants to share insights and wisdom, followed by a final, integrated savasana that honors all that has been explored.

Venue & Logistics

The workshop takes place at Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville in Buckingham, Virginia on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Plan to arrive early to settle in. Wear comfortable clothing you can move and rest in; the ashram's peaceful grounds create an ideal container for this deep inner work. Please bring a journal or notebook for reflection. For specific accessibility or accommodation needs, contact the venue directly.