Viparita Karani mudra

Viparita Karani The name comes from the Sanskrit words Viparita meaning inverted or reversed, and Karani meaning doing or making and asana meaning posture.
It is also known as the Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose.
It has anti-aging effects on the body. Some scriptures state that the Viparita Karani not only reduces wrinkles but also keeps both old age and death at bay. This asana allows the blood to circulate to every part of the body.

Steps of Viparita Karani:

1. Start with the supine position, lying on your back in a relaxed way. Let the hands rest on the floor next to the body and breathe normally.
Vipritkarani Asana Yoga LegsUp TheWall Steps Benefits
STEP: 1
2. Incline your legs slightly against the wall.
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STEP: 2
3. Raise your legs slowly upward and bring it to 90° angle while inhaling.
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STEP: 3
4. Lift and release the base of your skull away from the back of your neck and soften your throat. Keep your legs relatively firm, just enough to hold them vertically in place. Release the heads of the thigh bones and the weight of your belly deeply into your torso, toward the back of the pelvis. Soften your eyes and turn them down to look into your heart.
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STEP: 4
5. Keep breathing deeply and remain in this position according to your comfort. Do for 30–60 seconds in the beginning. For health benefits 3 – 5 minutes every day is good enough. Though practitioners can go up to 15 minutes for spiritual benefits.

Benefits of Viparita Karani 

  • This asana reverts blood heart which helps to detox blood immediately.
  • Helps keep you young and vital.
  • Relieves symptoms of mild depression and insomnia.
  • It relieves tired leg muscles.
  • Calms the mind.
  • It improves the immune system.
  • Brings fresh blood and lymph fluid into your abdomen and organs.

Precaution of  Viparita Karani  

  • If you have a back problem, just keep a soft block or a folded blanket beneath your back and then start with the asana.
  • Viparita Karani should also be avoided if you have serious eye problems, neck or back problems.
  • A person having hip or knee injuries should avoid doing this asana.
  • Due to the impact on the spine, we suggest practicing this slowly
  • Pregnant women should avoid this.
  • Glaucoma, hypertension or hernia patients should also not try this asana.

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