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Legs-Up-the-Wall

Viparita Karani

Inversions

How to

Sit sideways against a wall, then swing the legs up the wall as you lower the back to the floor, arms resting open at your sides.

Benefits

  • Encourages venous return and eases tired legs
  • Calms the nervous system
  • A gentle entry point to inversions

Practice

Hold for 5-15 minutes, eyes closed, breathing slowly.

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