Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose
Materials Needed
Feeling
Overwhelmed
How to Do It
Lie on your back with your legs extended up against a wall, forming an L-shape with your body. Rest your arms by your sides and breathe deeply for 5-10 minutes.
Why It Works
This restorative pose helps to lower your heart rate, improve circulation, and create a sense of calm. It’s particularly effective at relieving tension and stress after a busy day.
Guided Practice
Take a moment to find a place where you can place your legs at a 90 degree angle while laying on your back. A wall works great or a chair could work as well.
As you lie down with your legs up against a wall, continue by taking a few deep breaths, allowing yourself to relax and center. Feel the support of the wall under your legs and the ground beneath your back. Notice the sensations—perhaps a sense of lightness in your legs, a grounding in your back, or a gentle release in your hips. As you continue to breathe, visualize any tension or stress draining down from your feet, through your legs, and into the ground. You might see familiar images of release or feel a new insight about letting go. Allow yourself to explore these sensations fully, staying present with the pose and the breath.
Notice what familiar feelings or patterns arise in this inverted position. Is there a belief about relaxation or a sense of relief from letting go? Explore these feelings fully, allowing the pose to help you release any held tension.
When you feel ready, gently bring your legs back down and roll to one side before coming to a seated position. Notice how your body feels now—whether there is a sense of calm, release, or perhaps a renewed connection to your own capacity to relax. Allow yourself to stay with this feeling for a few moments, enjoying the sensation of ease. When you are ready, gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of relaxation and openness with you into your day.