Give Your Legs a Rest with this AMAZING Yoga Pose!!!

This restorative yoga pose is probably my favorite relaxing pose to do at the end of the day! Legs up a wall, or Viparita (inverted) Karani (in action), pose is very nurturing, rejuvenating and allows you to get the benefits of an inversion without much effort! I like to do this pose before bed or anytime I feel my knees, feet and legs need a rest! When you put your legs up the wall, lymph and other fluids that can lead to swollen legs, knees and ankles flows downward! In this pose you allow gravity to be your friend! This pose is very anti-aging and refreshing and healing!!!

There are SO many benefits of this pose! Here are some of the beneftis to Viparita Karani:

~Reduces Edema in the Legs, Feet and Knees

~ Relieves Muscle Fatigue

~Calms your Nervous system

~Helps with Varicose Veins

~Relieves Lower Back Pain

~Alleviates Headaches

~Boosts Energy

~Improves Circulation

To get yourself into this wonderful pose, find a place in your home or wherever you are, that you can put your legs straight up the wall. You can practice this pose with a bolster or without, whichever meets your needs.

~If you are using a bolster, set the bolster or blanket or firm long pillow, against the wall. Begin the pose by sitting with your left side against the wall. Your lower back should rest against the bolster if you are using one.

~Gently turn your body to the left and bring your legs up the wall. If you are using a bolster, shift your lower back onto the bolster before bringing your legs up the wall. Use your hands for balance as you shift your weight.

~Lower your back to the floor and lie down. Rest your shoulders and head on the floor.

~Shift your weight from side to side and scoot your buttocks close to the wall. Let your arms rest either open at your sides or wherever you feel comfortable. If you are using a bolster, your lower back should now be fully supported by it.

~Allow yourself to relax. Close your eyes, or place a eye pillow over your eyes to allow yourself to go deep into a meditative state with this pose. Hold the pose from anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes or more depending on what your body says.

~To release the pose, slowly push yourself away from the wall and slide your legs down the right side. Use your hands to press yourself back up into a seated position.

Practice this pose as often as needed! I can guarantee you that once you make this pose a daily habit, you will notice the effects greatly and you will look forward to getting in this pose daily! Namaste!