Placing your legs up the wall provides several physical and mental health benefits.
Today’s Post is in response to a subscribers question:
Q “mo, I’m overwhelmed, stressed, and I really do want to get back on the self care track. I feel like I can only handle one ‘to-do’ to get started. If you could suggest just one thing I could focus on, what would that be?” Thanks! K.L.
A: If I had to chose one thing I would choose something I happen to do each evening.
It is a passive position that is well documented to benefit multiple systems while also strengthening vagal tone which positively-
- reduces stress
- improves digestion
- sleep
- mood…
So my answer is: The Passive Legs Up the Wall Position with guided breathing.
Here’s Why and then How.
Physical and Mental health benefits.
A Few Physical Benefits
Positioning yourself on your back and placing your legs up can help to:
