pil-oga-robic | RESTORATIVE YOGA
Restorative yoga is a passive form of yoga often referred to as "active relaxation". It is by far my favorite form of yoga and can be incredibly healing to your mind and to your heart. For more information on Restorative Yoga, check out Judith Lasater's book Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times.
Legs-Up-The-Wall pose: Viparita Karani
1) Sit next to a wall (with legs bent and feet planted on the ground) so that one side of your body is about 2 inches away from the wall.
2) Simultaneously lay down on your back as you swing your legs up the wall.
3) If your hamstrings are really flexible then your booty will be touching the wall, but if you're not particularly flexible then you will be a bit farther away.
4) Relax your neck, hips, eyes and belly. Keep a little firmness in your legs.
5) Focus on the even movement of your breath in and out.
6) Rest for 5-15 minutes.
Most yogis' agree that Viparita Karani is good for almost everything that ails you, and its more advanced counterpart, headstand, is said to reverse the effects of aging.
Relieves: Anxiety, Arthritis, Digestive problems, Headache, High and low blood pressure, Insomnia, Migraine, Mild depression, Respiratory ailments, Urinary disorders, Varicose veins, Menstrual cramps, Premenstrual syndrome, Menopause
Picture and some info from Yoga Journal
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