Love your legs

Yoga pose to the rescue

Ever tried stretching your legs up against a wall? Perhaps to quell puffy ankles after a flight, or ease achy calves after a long day. In yoga, this pose is called Viparita Karani – Inverted Lake Pose or Legs Up The Wall (of course). It was believed to be a fountain of youth, and not just for the legs.

It feels so good because, as the pressure of gravity disappears, muscles soften and relax. Veins no longer bulge as blood flows back to the heart, and the fluid build-up between tissues drains. It’s a beautifully simple way to relieve your legs and boost wellbeing. And there are lots of other ways to give your legs some love, too.

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