Legs Up Wall

Sanskrit Name:	Viparita Karani
Similar Pose Names:	Upward extended feet,Urdhva Prasarita Padasana
Category:	Seated & Floor
Share on:	Share Tweet Linked In

Pose Directory

Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Balance, Strengthen, Inversion, Seated & Floor, Restorative, Supine
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Core, Wrists & Arms, Hips
Chakras:	Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Sciatica, Leg Congestion, Varicose Veins
Drishti:	Up
Dosha:	Pitta

Bring right hip to wall. Come onto back. Swing legs onto wall so heels and sitting bones are supported. If any discomfort in lower back, adjust body slightly back from wall. Legs out wide. Rest head on mat. Bend knees. Arms rest to sides. Palms face up. Close eyes. To release, bend knees and drop to one side in foetal position.

Soothes nerves. Good for balance.

Engage core and bring hands to feet.

High blood pressure. Neck injury.

Click here for lots of FREE downloadable Yoga lesson plans.

Click here for lots of FREE downloadable Pilates lesson plans.