Legs Up the Wall Pose
Viparita Karani · विपरीत करणी
Legs Up the Wall Pose
Viparita Karani · विपरीत करणी
Inversion
Level
Beginner
Body
Inversion
How to practice
Let your legs rest against the wall and allow your back to settle. Move your hips farther from the wall if the backs of your legs feel tight. Keep a small bend in the knees.
Benefits
Offers a restful position with the legs supported, allowing the legs and back to relax after activity.
Who should avoid or modify
- Move farther from the wall if the hamstrings pull. Change position if numb, dizzy, or breathless; seek medical advice first with glaucoma or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
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