2. Viparita Karani or Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose

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2. Viparita Karani or Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose

Touted as a miracle pose, Viparita Karani is a restorative yoga pose that helps with everything from headaches and arthritis to insomnia and depression.




HOW TO DO THIS POSE


  • Place your right or left hip snug against a wall, then begin to extend your feet up the wall.
  • Your buttocks should be fairly close to the wall and your feet will be close together.
  • Arms are at your side with palms facing up, above your head in a cactus shape, or you can have one palm resting on your heart and one palm resting on your belly.
  • Close your eyes and quietly inhale and exhale through your nose for 5 -15 minutes, allowing your body to completely soften into the ground.
  • To come out of the pose, bend your knees and press yourself away from the wall. Gently roll to your left side and hang out in the fetal position for a few moments before making your way upright.