One of my new year's resolutions...

I have a few resolutions for 2013 but experience has taught me to be realistic. 

I will not be training for a marathon and eat 1000 calories a day for the rest of the year. 

I am just going to be balanced and moderate.

I used to do yoga in manic but sporadic bursts.  I would do nothing for months and then go into a bootcamp like frenzy doing two classes a day.  So this is part of my new daily yoga routine.  

Keepin' it real folks. Slowly but surely.

It is called - Viparita Karani - Legs up the wall.

You can do this anywhere - at home, if you have your own office, at school.

Against the wall in the corridor.

Living room.

Outside in the garden or against a tree in the park.

This is such a simple pose.  I do this while I watch my TV shows. 

 It is really lazy and very passive but it is also so beneficial for you.

To really prepare yourself for a deep sleep - it is better to close your eyes and calm your mind.

BENEFITS OF POSTURE

-  This prevents varicose veins and edema.

-  It soothes your nerves and slows your system down.

-  It relieves minor headaches, and backaches.

-  It could ease insomnia.

-  Alleviates menstrual cramps.

-  Improves digestion.

BUT DO NOT DO THIS POSE IF 

-  You have Glaucoma

-  You have a neck or back injury

If you find this a little tough on the abs - people do use a bolster or a pillow for extra support like this.

You could use any pillow or roll up a blanket.

If you get really good you can do it this way.

Not as relaxing but you get extra yogi points.

Namaste. Om. Peace out.