> Relieves tired or cramped legs and feet.
> Gently stretches the back legs, front torso, and the back of the neck.
> Relieves mild backache.
> Calms the mind.
> Many teachers maintain that Viparita Karani is an inversion, and as such should be avoided during menstruation.
> As with any inversion Viparita Karani should be avoided if you have serious eye problems, such as glaucoma.
Lying on the floor with the arms along side the body with the palms down, bend the knees and kick and rock the legs up and back, bringing the bent knees to the forehead and placing the hands under the hips.
> Cupping the hips like you are holding a big bowl of fruit, begin to lift the legs up, straightening them over your head. Support the weight of the body with the arms and the shoulders, having very little or no weight in the head and neck.
> Find a position where you can balance the legs over the head and relax the leg muscles, using as little effort as possible to be still.
> Stay in this pose anywhere from 2 to 5 minutes. Bend the knees back to the head, and carefully and slowly roll the spine back onto the floor.