"When the world threatens to overwhelm us, we need a way to hold ourselves together until the stormy weather passes-or perhaps simply a way to let everything fall apart without losing ourselves completely. Here's my favorite survival strategy: I close the door, tune in to my favorite Savasana track, hit the repeat button, slide into Legs Up the Wall Pose (Viparita Karani), exhale as soulfully as possible, and then invite the posture's quietness to sink into every cell of my body."
"I breathe. I surrender. I melt. As my legs drain, my mind empties. I linger here for 10 minutes, 20 minutes, sometimes half an hour or more until the pose has drawn every last drop of angst and agitation from my soul. And when I can bear to pull myself back to reality, I roll over and slowly sit up renewed. Invariably, I feel better able to manage life's challenges with clarity and balance."
Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani) provides a restorative posture that soothes the nervous system, eases muscle fatigue, restores tired legs and feet, and cultivates restful breathing. Practicing the pose while relaxing into breath and stillness supports emotional cooling, energy balance, and introspection. Holding the posture for ten to thirty minutes allows tension and agitation to drain away and fosters renewed clarity and resilience when returning to activity. Many instructors recommend the posture for exhaustion, illness, and weakened immunity. The pose is inappropriate for people with hiatal hernia, glaucoma, or a detached retina; practitioners should observe contraindications.
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