Feet Up the Wall Pose: Viparita Karani | A Recovery Pose for Everyone Viparita Karani is often called Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose, but viparita actually means "inverted," and karani means "in action." We can interpret that to mean that the pose inverts the typical actions that happen in our bodies when we sit and stand. There are many benefits to inverting the actions in your body. On the surface, nothing seems to happen, but by quieting your mind, tuning in to your breath, and inverting your legs up the wall, a lot of change is working INSIDE.
Lay on the floor (on a carpet, rug, blanket if needed) Slide your legs up the wall Your bottom should come up to the wall Check in with your breathing, calm your mind Lay with arms out to the sides Start with 5 minutes and do up to 15 minutes daily Variations include providing support for the wrists, using a chair or ottoman for supporting the knees if straight is uncomfortable, a blanket under the hips, tipping the pelvis gently down. For more about Legs Up the Wall Pose, read THIS. photo: Erica Treais
model: Rachel Vurpialat on location: The Collective at True North Comments are closed.
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