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Viparita Karani Yoga - Legs up the wall pose | Learn Yoga Asana | Yoga #shorts

The Nth Sense · 0:55

In this practice

Key teachings

Proper alignment for Viparita Karani
Using support for accessibility in yoga
The importance of mindful transitions

Ideal for

Beginners in yoga
Individuals seeking gentle relaxation
People experiencing tired legs or mild back discomfort
Those looking for a calming practice

Lesson

Instructions

How to do Viparita Karani and it's benefits explained and performed by Yoga Teacher Anjali Seernani. Viparita Karani is also known as Legs up the wall pose.

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Steps

Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall Pose)
Fetal Pose for relaxation after inversion
Supported inversion technique

Benefits

Promotes relaxation and stress relief
Aids in relieving tired or cramped legs
Calms the nervous system
Potentially aids in managing endometriosis pain (as per video description)

Asana Viparita Karani

Transcript

[Music] to perform this asana flat on your back pull your legs towards yourself and lift them slowly lift your body up using your arms for a support and straighten your legs make sure your elbows are parallel to the ground hold this position for five seconds now slowly pull your legs back towards yourself and get into a fetal pose this will help you relax slowly release the pose and come to your starting position for people who are just starting with yoga you can use the wall for support so that you don't stress your body too much [Music]

Practice summary

Level: beginner
Duration: 1 minutes
Equipment: Yoga matWall (for support)
Target areas: LegsHipsLower backNervous system
Energy: calming

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