This pose is simply laying comfortably on your back on the floor or on a firm bed, legs up the wall and butt up against the base of the wall. A rolled-up cushion or blanket under the pelvis can help with comfort and body flow.
This pose is useful for a number of topics. It helps with
- circulation as it helps blood and lymphatic fluid flow. It therefore helps control blood pressure and varicose veins;
- stress and anxiety by activating the parasympathetic nervous system. This relaxes the nervous system and the body;
- digestive problems and constipation.
It also gently stretches the hamstrings as your butt and legs are against the wall. If you use a support under the pelvis you stretch the front of your torso also.
I have done this after flying in an airplane to restore my energy and allow my body to relax from sitting still for so long.
(6) Put Legs Up The Wall For 15 Minutes A Day and See What Happens – YouTube
~ Ginger