How to Do Legs Up The Wall

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Ahh, legs up the wall: the perfect pose! This pose has tons of benefits and feels like a warm hug. Expect relaxation, drainage of swollen feet and tired legs, increased circulation, relief of lower back tension and generally feeling like a much better version of yourself when you come out of it.

Here's how to do it:

  • Have a bolster and a couple of blankets nearby

  • Place the bolster (or a folded blanket if you don't have one or the bolster feels too high) a few inches away from the wall

  • Sit at the end of your blanket or bolster and slide one leg up the wall at a time

  • Shimmy yourself so that your bolster or blanket is right under your lower back and your tailbone is right at the edge of your prop. That way you'll experience opening in your lower back

  • Place a folded blanket on the soles of your feet to help weight your legs

  • Put a blanket under your head as a pillow

  • Stay here anywhere from 5 - 20 minutes.

  • To come out, bend your knees, slide your feet down the wall slowly and turn off to your right side before coming up to seated.

Enjoy!