Legs up the wall

Legs Up The Wall/ Viparita Karani  

Benefits:

Can help with back alignment.

Can release pain in feet and legs.

Gently stretches entire body.

Foundation & General Alignment:

Start laying on back with legs up against wall.

Legs are straight.

Bones in butt are pushed against wall for added support.

There is a natural curve in back, it does not have to be pressed flat on ground.

Shoulders are back and pressing into ground.

In the crazy, up-tempo life of most people with jobs, kids, and relationships, it’s important to take time for rest and rejuvenation. Sometimes all we have are 10 minutes to spare, and even that time can be enough to relax and reset with a few restorative yoga poses.

I myself am an athlete with a busy life and family, so the need for rest is extra important for my body. I’ve dug deep to find the very best restorative poses to maximize both time and relaxation; here are five simple yoga poses for anytime practice: