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Movement & stretching
Legs up the wall
Ten quiet minutes with your legs vertical. Popular at the end of a long standing or sitting day.
About 10 minutes
Evenings, as often as you like
How to do it
- 1Sit sideways against a wall, then swing your legs up as you lie back.
- 2Rest your arms wide, close your eyes, breathe slowly.
- 3Stay five to fifteen minutes, then roll to one side to come out.
What the evidence says
A restorative yoga position. Comfort and calm are the honest claims here.
Be careful if
- •Come out slowly if you get dizzy.
- •Check with a doctor if you have glaucoma, high blood pressure or are late in pregnancy.
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