Yoga Legs Up Wall Viparita Karani Sequence

In this yoga instructional video, Leela Robinson shares a Legs up the Wall sequence. The sequence includes variations on Legs up the Wall, such as apanasana knees to chest pose, spinal twist, wide leg straddle, and malasana squat pose, The sequence concludes with plow pose and shoulderstand. This restorative yoga sequence promotes relaxation, balances energy, improves circulation, and stretches spinal muscles, hips, hamstrings and adductors. Recommendations: *Breathe deep. Choose a breath count ratio that works for you. For example: 4 count inhale, pause, 4 or 5 count exhale, pause. 4-1-5-1. A longer exhale promotes relaxation. *Watch the video first, then practice along. *Modify at will and hold each posture as long as you like. *The video moves quickly for demo purposes, pause it to practice at your own pace. *Make sure you are healthy enough to do inversions. *In legs up the wall position, leave a couple inches between the wall and the base of your pelvis. You don't want to try and get the base of your pelvis to touch the wall. *Avoid turning your head to the side when in shoulderstand and plow. *Avoid placing any weight on your spine in shoulderstand and plow...keep chin up away from chest rather than tucking it. *Share what you learn with family and friends. *Please leave questions, comments and a thumbs up if you like. *Subscribe to the channel feed for new video releases and to the Bodyworker.org email list. Leela Robinson, Registered Yoga Teacher and Licensed Massage Therapist, has been practicing and teaching yoga and bodywork for many years. ~ Breathe well, be well ~ Namaste www.bodyworker.org