Hamstrings tight? Take your legs up the wall

≤45 min. Viparita Karani or legs up the wall pose is an accessible restorative yoga asana. This practice starts with this calming pose and proceeds with approachable poses that allow for an all levels practice to build flexibility and strength. Customize the pose for you – move away from the wall and bend your knees if you are stiff, have low back concerns, tight hamstrings, etc. If you have more flexibility, have that back of the thighs closer to the wall. Sometimes you may experience tingling in the feet, if so bend your knees to bring your feet closer to your pelvis. Benefits of a regular practice of viparita karani are said to affect anxiety, headache, high and low blood pressure, insomnia, varicose veins, and menstrual cramps.