Viparita karani: This simple asana has numerous benefits

Are you looking for yoga poses to calm your nervous system during your stressful life? Here's an easy pose that does not test your flexibility or strength but gently relieves your muscles, reduces different types of discomfort in your legs and improves your sleep quality - Viparita Karani. A few days ago, renowned celebrity yoga trainer Anshuka Parwani shared a video of actress Kareena Kapoor doing it as a 'daily ritual.' It is "one asana, numerous benefits. This one can be done at ease in your bed as well and is the perfect asana to add to your morning and night routines," Anshuka said on her page. 

How to do viparita karani?
It's most commonly known as 'legs up the wall pose.' Here's how to go about it. 
1. Gently lie down on your back, near a wall. 
2. Swing your legs up the wall.
3. You can keep a folded blanket under your hips if needed.
4. Rest your arms on your side.
5. Do slow, deep breaths
6. Stay in the position for a maximum of three minutes for relaxation. 
7. Once done, bend your knees, roll to any side slowly and carefully, to come out of the pose.
8. Do it once or twice a day as part of your yoga practice. 

Key health benefits
According to the Cleveland Clinic, here are the benefits of the gentle yoga pose:
1. It doesn't stress your neck or head, but still gives the benefits of other inversion yoga poses.
2. Circulates the bodily fluids stored in the legs properly.
3. It reduces lower-leg swelling.
4. Guides your body into a state of relaxation.

Who shouldn't do it
1. Those who suffer from glaucoma
2. Those who have kidney failure
3. Those suffering from liver cirrhosis or failure
4. Those who suffer from congestive heart issues
5. Those with uncontrolled blood pressure