If you need a quick pick-me-up, this simple yoga pose may become a very good daily friend!

It’s really simple and VERY beneficial. All you need is a wall…and a little time

Here’s what it looks like 

You’ll notice she is using lower back support which is great if you have it, but not everyone  uses it. I find 10 minutes is usually enough but if you have the time, another 5 minutes or so may suit you.

I mentioned it was beneficial – here’s how it can help you…

Benefits…

• Relieves   Anxiety/depression/ low mood/ headaches
• Improves adrenal function
• Insomnia- restores balance where overactivity has pushed one into this state.
• Increases energy, reduces fatigue and quietens the mind
• Increases breathing capacity – drains the upper respiratory tract
• Releases lower back and sacrum and reduces pain in overworked muscles
• Relaxes tired legs and feet. Reduces swelling
• Helps in the Relief of PMS/PMT, menopause and all hormonal imbalances
• Helps restore reproductive organs during menopause & menstruation
• Reduces Varicose Veins
• Improves Circulation and Accelerates the Cleansing of Blood and Lymph Fluids
• Enhances Oxygen Flow to the Brain and helps prevent auto-immune diseases
• Helps Reduce the Effects of Aging Caused by the Force of Gravity

The Sanskrit name is Viparita Karani, and a good time to use it is between 2.00pm and 4.00 pm, due to the tiredness or lack of motivation we can feel at this time caused by a low functioning adrenal system.

 Not sure how you’ll be able to do this at work but hey, you might start a trend!

PS My thanks to Tracy Whitton for introducing me to this pose in one of her wonderful Restorative Yoga classes on the Gold Coast.

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