How to do Legs up the Wall Pose

Learn how to do legs up the wall pose, the best yoga pose to improve sleep, ease headaches, relieve stress and boost wellbeing.

What is legs up the wall pose?

This supportive inversion offers the change to boost the relaxation response within the nervous system and is a great way to encourage the body and mind to wind down before sleep. I love this pose and regularly use it to help me unwind before heading to bed. It’s also useful as a method to relieve headaches due to the relaxation nature of this supported inversion.

How to do legs up the wall pose?

1. Begin seated with the side of the hips touching the wall.
2. Turn so that you are ‘sitting’ on the wall with your glutes and your legs are extended up the wall.
3. Make any adjustments to ensure you are comfortable – pillow behind head, eye mask, folded blanket under hips.

Props

The wall is the only prop needed here, anything else can be added as a bonus for your own comfort. No Wall? No Problem? Try legs on a chair pose instead, same benefits but maybe a little more accessible.

Benefits

• Aids circulation – beneficial for those with low blood pressure
• Alleviates stress – helps to switch on the body’s natural relaxation response
• Enhances self-healing – allows you to switch off and take your attention inwards
• All of these benefits promote a better sleep!

If you enjoy Legs Up The Wall Pose, then try this Yin Yoga at The Wall Class to help you unwind and sleep serenely!