Don’t lie down right after eating. This can cause stomach acid to come back up, which is no fun, especially if you already have issues with heartburn.
Instead, try this: After a meal, sit in a chair and prop your legs up on some pillows so they’re about level with your heart. Do this for 10 to 15 minutes.
Then, take a short walk. Another 10 to 15 minutes of gentle walking after eating can really help your digestion.
For constipation or bloating: If you’re feeling really bloated or having trouble going to the bathroom, try doing the “legs up the wall” pose first thing in the morning, before you eat breakfast. It can help get your insides moving.
➡️4. Fight Fatigue and Stress
If you follow the tips for doing this pose right, you’ll find it’s a great way to relax both your body and your mind. Over time, this can help lower your stress levels, make you feel less anxious, and even help you sleep more soundly. When you get good, restful sleep, your whole nervous system benefits.
➡️5. Ease Muscle Tension and Pelvic Pain
This pose can be a real relief for tight muscles, especially in your neck, back, shoulders, and even your hips. For some women, it can even help with menstrual cramps. And here’s something many people don’t know: just like you can get varicose veins in your legs, some women can get them inside their pelvis. These aren’t visible on the skin, but they can cause a lot of chronic pressure or pain in that area. Doing “legs up the wall” can improve blood flow to that part of your body too, often bringing quick relief.
➡️6. Build Strength and Flexibility
While it’s a relaxing pose, it also gently works on your flexibility, especially in your hips, calves, and the back of your thighs. It can also help strengthen the muscles that support your legs.
➡️7. Relieve All Kinds of Aches
This upside-down position has been shown to help with pain not just in your legs and feet, but also in your lower back, and even your knee and hip joints. And get this – it might even help with migraines! Doing it at night can help you wind down and sleep better, making it a perfect way to end your day. Doing it in the morning can give your whole body a boost. Try it both times and see how much better you feel in just a few days.
🎯Making the Most of Your “Legs Up The Wall” Practice
To get the best out of this simple pose, here are five things you should keep in mind:
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