Legs-up-the-Wall Pose (Viparitakarani Asana)
Legs-up-the-Wall Pose (Viparitakarani Asana) (The Huffington Post)
Benefits of the Legs-up-the-wall Pose (Viparitakarani Asana):
Viparitakarani Asana (Legs-ups-the-wall) relieves tired or cramped legs and feet and gently stretches the back legs, front torso, and the back of the neck.
How to perform the Legs-up-the-wall Pose (Viparitakarani Asana):
- Sit next to a wall with the side of your body on the wall and your knees bent into the chest.
- Now bring your lower back onto the floor while bringing the legs up the wall and keep the upper body supported with the elbows on the floor.
- Slowly release the elbows and lower the whole back down to the floor.
- Hold the posture for several minutes.
- Now return back to normal position with bringing the knees into your chest and roll to your side.
Durations/Repetitions of the Legs-up-the-wall Pose (Viparitakarani Asana):
Hold the asana for 30 to 60 seconds atleast.
Difficulty Level and Advancement of the Legs-up-the-wall Pose (Viparitakarani Asana):
Viparitakarani Asana (Legs-ups-the-wall) is a difficulty level 2 asana recommended for beginner.
