Draft
After a long day on your feet
After hours of standing or walking, the legs have carried the body all day. These poses are done lying down, with the legs raised or supported, so nothing has to hold you up.
How to use this
- Stay a little longer in each pose, a minute or more if it is comfortable.
- A folded blanket under the head or hips can make a pose easier to rest in.
The poses
Legs Up the Wall
Viparita Karani
Rests the legs up a wall while the back lies on the floor.
Constructive Rest
Savasana Variation
Lies on the back with the knees bent and the feet on the floor.
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Reclined Butterfly
Supta Baddha Konasana
Lets the knees fall open with the soles of the feet together.
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Supine Knee-to-Chest
Apanasana
Hugs one or both knees in toward the chest.
Happy Baby Pose
Ananda Balasana
Holds the feet and lets the hips open while lying on the back.
Keep in mind
- This is general information about movement, not medical advice.
- Move within a range that feels comfortable. Stop if anything hurts, and ease off if you feel dizzy or short of breath.
- If you have an injury or a health condition, or are pregnant, check with a doctor or a qualified teacher first.