Legs Up the Wall is a restful pose where you lie on your back with your legs resting straight up a wall. Erin offers it near the end of class as a gentle way to get a little bit upside down. She also suggests it before bed.
How to do Legs Up the Wall
- Bring your mat lengthwise to the wall.
- Sit sideways next to the wall, then bring your hips all the way up to it.
- Lie down and swing your legs up the wall.
- Rest your heels on the wall.
- Let your arms rest alongside your body and breathe.
Common mistakes
- Leaving the hips far from the wall so the legs have to work to stay up.
- Holding tension in the legs instead of letting the wall do the work.
Make it easier
- Put a block or a pillow under your hips for a supported version.
- Bend your knees or let the legs fall wide if the stretch is too strong.
Practice Legs Up the Wall in a free class
13 of Erin's classes include Legs Up the Wall. These are the most practiced. The time shows where it comes up.
Gentle 45 Minute Tropical Yoga Class
De-Stress, Deep Stretch Yoga Class
Bedtime Yoga Class - 25 Minutes
Morning Jungle Flow Yoga Class
Evening Release Yoga Class
Reset & Recharge Yoga Class
Yoga to Calm Your Nervous System
Yoga for Relaxing & Winding Down
Yoga for PMS Yoga Class
Restore & Release 45 Minute Yoga Class
Yoga for Menopause Relief | Hormonal Balance & Emotional Wellbeing (45 min)
Yoga for new Moms (and Everyone Else!) Yoga ClassLegs Up the Wall: common questions
How do you do Legs Up the Wall?
Bring your mat lengthwise to the wall. Sit sideways next to the wall, then bring your hips all the way up to it. Lie down and swing your legs up the wall. Rest your heels on the wall.
Is there an easier version of Legs Up the Wall?
Yes. Put a block or a pillow under your hips for a supported version. Bend your knees or let the legs fall wide if the stretch is too strong.
What are the most common Legs Up the Wall mistakes?
Leaving the hips far from the wall so the legs have to work to stay up. Holding tension in the legs instead of letting the wall do the work.
Where can I practice Legs Up the Wall in a free class?
13 free Five Parks Yoga classes include Legs Up the Wall. The most practiced is Gentle 45 Minute Tropical Yoga Class.
Move within what feels right for your body, and check with your doctor if you have an injury.
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