Viparita Karani - The Inverted Pose - yogawithpragya

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nbsp; There’s a general consensus among modern yogis that Viparita Karani or Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose may have the power to cure whatever ails you. (Yoga Journal) In Sanskrit Viparita means ‘upside down’ and karani means ‘doing’. It helps to: Regulate blood pressure. Treat cardiac disorders. Treat stress-related headaches, including migraines. Gives relief from swollen feet. Relieve nausea. Contraindications This is an inversion and as such should be avoided if you have serious eye problems such as glaucoma. Busting the Myths This is actually a restorative and relaxing asana, but the final pose is quite difficult for beginners and those with stiff backs. Read on for some practice pointers. Practice Pointers You can do this asana with your legs on a chair, or even on your bed! It’s a little unwieldy to get the buttocks close to the wall to get the legs up, but there is a technique (see video). Stay tuned for more from our Yoga to Boost Immunity Sequence. Download the Daily Yoga Practice Checklist. Follow Amrutha Bindu Yoga here. Follow Medha Bhaskar here. Follow me (Pragya Bhatt) here.