Benefits of Viparita Karani aka Legs-Up-The-Wall yoga pose

New Delhi : People have their own excuses to ditch workout and yoga, but there is one pose in which you have to do nothing and still get many health benefits. We are talking about Viparita Karani aka Legs-Up-The-Wall /Inverted Lake pose. For the unversed, the term Viparita means "inverted," and karani means "in action'.

This is one of the easiest yoga poses to do. For this you have to put your legs up the wall and your body should be in L shape, with your back on the floor.

You can keep a pillow below your neck and hip area for better comfort. The best thing about this exercise is that it can be done anywhere. This particular yoga pose is of great importance right now as the lockdown has been impacting our mental health and many are facing insomnia. It calms the nervous system which leads to lowered stress and anxiety.

Ideally, the yoga pose must be done in the morning. If you don't have time in the morning then you can practice in the evening. However, you should do it after 4-6 hours after having any meal. You have to hold the position for 5 minutes and can extend till 15-20 minutes.

While you perform it, take note on how you inhale and exhale as they should be deep enough. Deep and better exhalations slowers our heart rate and calms our brain. When we do this yoga pose the same relieves the spine, feet, legs, and the nervous system and our body go in complete relaxation mode and it also makes you self-aware.

Health benefits:

Helps to resolve insomnia and sleep problems

Better blood circulation

Alleviates headaches and backaches

Aids to boost energy

Helps to relieve stress and anxiety

Good for people with arthritis

May help to resolve digestion issues

Soothes and calms your mind

Helps to tackle mild depression

It will help to relax the tired and cramped feet and legs.

Relaxes our hamstrings and lower back

Relieves swollen feet and ankles

Who should not do the yoga pose?

If you are suffering glaucoma, hypertension, serious back and neck problems and hernia then try and avoid doing the asana.