How to Do the Mudra Pose with Yoga Blocks

The legs-up-the-wall pose, as it’s commonly called, is extremely calming, especially for those people with a busy brain, and is a perfect position to use right before bed.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yoga mat
• Loose, comfortable clothing
• Yoga Block

1. Take a seat on the ground, sitting in Siddhasana, positioning yourself sideways to the wall.

2. Gently lay down onto your side, letting one shoulder touch the ground, the other pointing toward the sky, placing both hips so they are flat against the wall.

3. Slowly roll onto your back, swinging both legs up onto the wall and laying your head onto the ground.

4. Bend your knees and press your feet into the wall; so your pelvis comes off the floor.

5. Take the block and place it under the sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of the spine, so that your back arches slightly.

6. Once the block is in position, extend your legs up onto the wall, flexing the feet, so your soles face the sky, while you relax the shoulders and the arms. At the same time, soften your gaze, shifting it towards your heart.

7. Hold this pose, allowing the blood flow; increasing circulation and calming the mind.

Tips & Warnings

• As with any inversion, do not practice if you are pregnant, suffer from back or neck problems or have high blood pressure.

Resources

• Siddhasana Pose

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