Easiest pose ever - so many benefits. It’s the perfect position for Netflix & Chill :)
You can use any wall, an easy way is to just lie in bed with your legs up the headboard. Next, adjust your hips as close to the wall as possible. Adjust to create a more relaxing space-- maybe place a pillow under your head, let your arms rest wherever comfortable. Try to take deep, slow inhales through your nose and a deep, slow exhales through your nose. Try to stay in the pose for at least 5 minutes for best results.
Benefits
Relaxation
It leads to a slowing down within your body. The pose helps lower heart rate which creates a relaxation response. Will aid in reducing stress, anxiety, insomnia.
Soothes swollen or cramped feet and legs
Inverting the legs/feet has long been known as an effective treatment for reducing swelling and pain in the lower extremities. This can be therapeutic after flying, or from the effects of sitting/standing during the day.
Stretches the hamstrings & lower back
The angle of the body reduces the curve of the lumbar spine, which will elongate and stretch the back muscles. The closer your hips are to the wall, the more stretch you'll create in your hamstrings.
Relieves lower back tension
Pressure is released from the spine (especially on a bed or cushion), relieving the back from mild strain.
Pelvic Floor Relaxation
The pelvic muscles naturally release and relax in this position (more so with a cushion under the pelvis) resulting in a constructive exercise for a tense pelvic floor.
