Comments on: legs up the wall

By: gec online

gec online — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:04:20 +0000

Hey Lorraine,
This pose increases blood flow into the upper body which stimulates the thyroid gland naturally. Thanks for reaching out with your question!
~ Somerlea
gec social media team

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:14:12 +0000

Can you please tell my how/why this is beneficial to the thyroid? Thank you!

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:07:28 +0000

Lululemon Yoga Ambassador in Palo Alto, CA! Definitely second this post!

By: Flying Yogini

Flying Yogini — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:19:02 +0000

just posted my pic to the Lulu Fb page. LOVE this pose!

By: Melinda

Melinda — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:24:28 +0000

I’ve been trying to develop a habit of taking time to practice deep breathing and I think a little of this could be the perfect addition! Now to find a free wall in my tiny apartment…

By: David Good

David Good — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:26:51 +0000

Yogis believe vipparita karani improves pelvic circulation, boosts blow flow to your face, neck, thorax, and improves the performance of your adrenal, pituitary and thyroid glands.
Many people do this pose simply because they say it makes them feel really good but there are so many health benefits too.

By: Chris West

Chris West — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:30:26 +0000

As a medical professional, the claims of helping with digestion and thyroid are complete nonsense. This is why we have a circulatory system. Let’s not be stretching the facts people.

By: Beccadi

Beccadi — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:45:41 +0000

What an amazingly inspiring article.
I have always liked practicing this posture in my group classes but never do it in my self (home) practice. I am definitely going to begin relaxing into this pose more often…
Blessings, x

By: David Good

David Good — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:45:26 +0000

Runner’s in the when the weather gets warm try it in the grass with your legs up a tree.
xoD.
Twitter @davidgoodyoga
#legsupthewall

By: David Good

David Good — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:43:48 +0000

Hi gang,
The reason inversion are not good for glaucoma.
From Yoga Journal…http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/246

Inversions should be avoided by those with a retinal detachment or narrow angle glaucoma. A retinal detachment can be caused by high blood pressure, or an air embolus, both of which may be affected by the increased circulation of an inversion. “There has been one reported case where someone developed detached retinas after an hour in Headstand,” says McLanahan.

It’s better to be safe than sorry.
xoD.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:04:25 +0000

I love legs up the wall or on the chair. Wendy’s Gentle Yoga is right on board with your week of Legs up the Wall. Love your campaign.

By: the delicate place (@misatheme)

the delicate place (@misatheme) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:00:18 +0000

amazing info! looks like i’m about to get a leg up on this week! i am just coming back from a grade 2 hamstring strain and have been very limited in my exercise for the last 10wks! i ran my first 4 miles yesterday and it feels ok, just tightness in my calves. this will be restorative and perfect for me to try after work today! thanks

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:55:57 +0000

I just did this with two of my co-workers! Great way to take a time out from our busy days:) Plus, it was a good laugh watching the two of us who wore a skirt try and get our legs up the wall! hehe.

By: Jennie

Jennie — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:43:22 +0000

Also great for varicose veins!

By: Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:07:19 +0000

I usally do this after a long run, it helps