my husband's only yoga pose

photo credit: yisforyogini.com

yoga pose of the week:

legs up the wall, Viparita Karani

yes, it is exactly what it sounds like

you lay on the floor and put your legs up the wall

not only does my husband tell me it is his favorite yoga pose I have ever taught him

he also once told me it was his favorite thing I ever taught him

we have been together for 11 years in a few days
I have taught him a lot of things

this must be one amazing yoga pose

although, it does not look like much

5-10 minutes in this position will change the rest of your day

all of that blood that has drifted to the bottom half of your body
(particularly, for desk dwellers)

 flows in the opposite direction, back towards your heart and back towards your head

this pose can give you as much energy as an afternoon nap
(without the drool stains on your desk)

it relieves tired feet and legs
(for those of you who do not spend your day at a desk)

gravity will drop your legs and hips down into a more natural position

for your lower back
sweet relief

you don't need to believe me

for you will find these things to be true yourself

it will soon be Monday, afterall

and Monday is a good day to start new healthy routines
you can't push down your cubicle walls
(man, i love that movie)
so throw you legs up the wall

Read more at: http://www.yogajournal.com/basics/1140.