§ The
legs-up-the-wall pose is the one that’ll calm down your anxiety (if you are
under its influence), relieve mild backache, regulate your blood flow, and improve
digestion. So, it actually performs every task that your body demands for a
sound sleep. All you need is a high pillow/blanket to comfort your back and a
cushion to keep under your head. Here is how you should go for it-
Steps:
1. Keep the
pillow 5 inches away from the wall and the cushion according to distance that
it comes under your head after you lie down.
2. Sit on your
yoga mat, next to the pillow in sukhasana or easy pose and adjust the distance
of props.
3. Now put
your feet on the pillow and lie down. Adjust your hips on the pillow, till then
keep your knees bend.
4. Once you
settle down, stretch your legs upward and rest them against the wall.
5. Keep your
arms on the side of your body and relax till you are comfortable. We suggest
you to maintain the pose for 5-10 minutes.
6. Now first
bring your legs down gradually and then shift your body to one side. After that
you can get up.
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