Feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed? Or is your back bothering you? Viparita Karani or legs-up-the-wall is one of the best yoga postures to use for back issues and overall relaxation. While not considered an inversion, it benefits the body by helping the blood circulate toward the upper body and head, thus creating a feeling of restoration. It helps realign the body after prolonged standing or sitting and is particularly nice if you're feeling stressed, fatigued, or even jet-lagged. It creates a paradigm shift in the mind and activates the relaxation response in the parasympathetic nervous system (a countering of the fight or flight response in the sympathetic nervous system). In Yin Yoga, a more passive and meditative form of yoga, this posture targets the kidney and benefits the urinary bladder meridian. It helps to reduce swelling in the body and is also effective in tempering fatigue and insomnia. Note: Another variation of this posture is legs up the chair.

The gentle yoga postures and practices all help to create connection in the mind/body/brain. Both series classes (Mat and Chair yoga) are open and beginning next week. Register here: https://feelthepeaceyoga.lynsirota.com/

For recorded practices any time, visit: https://feelthepeaceyoga.lynsirota.com/online_store

Stay Well,

Lilavati/Lyn

Contraindications: Glaucoma, Hypertension, Hernia