10/30/2025
I’ve also been suggesting this for spinal decompression. Let’s all try to commit to 10 minutes a day. Who’s in?
“Legs-up-the-wall” or Viparita Karani, is a restorative yoga pose that offers numerous benefits, primarily by improving circulation and promoting relaxation.
It involves simply lying on your back with your legs extended vertically against a wall, creating an L-shape with your body. This pose can help with stress and anxiety relief, reduce swelling in the legs and feet, and improve sleep.
By elevating the legs, this pose helps blood flow back to the heart more efficiently, reducing swelling and discomfort in the lower extremities.
Also, Viparita Karani activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation and reduces stress hormones, leading to a sense of calm.
The pose helps drain excess fluid and reduce swelling in the ankles and feet, making it beneficial for those who spend a lot of time on their feet experience swelling due various conditions.
Furthermore, the calming effect of the pose can help prepare the body for sleep, promoting relaxation and improving sleep.
Also, it gently stretches the lower back and hamstrings, alleviating back pain and tension.
Improved circulation can also benefit the digestive system, easing bloating and promoting healthy digestion.
Incredibly, some studies suggest that the pose can help relieve menstrual cramps by improving blood flow and reducing tension in the pelvic area.
PMID: 32784418