What Happens If You Hold Your Legs Up the Wall for 20 Minutes Daily
What was your last New Year’s resolution? To start doing sports? With more than half a year behind, you still have a chance not to fail it. Doing just one exercise a day for 20 minutes can benefit your health in a number of ways. Well, it’s not an exercise proper, rather it’s a yoga posture, but it is calming and easy to do. Ready to give it a try?

#1. Your muscles will thank you
Regardless of whether you are a fan of heels of not, you can eliminate the tension in your leg, foot and hip muscles that results from walking for a long time or wearing shoes with stiletto heels. Your sore muscles will benefit from the session as they relax and do not bear all this weight.#2. No swollen feet and legs
Holding your legs up can help regulate blood flow. Your feet and legs become swollen due to having too much fluid in the tissues. It usually happens if you have problems with your blood pressure, or some diseases that cause water retention. When you lift your legs, gravity helps normalize the pressure in the tissues, and they become less swollen.
#3. Better digestion
Legs Up The Wall is one of the postures that benefit digestion. As more blood flows to your bowels, it becomes easier for them to move the food being processed by the gastrointestinal tract. By promoting vermicular movement, you can reduce the risk of constipation.#4. Calming effect
When you are in this posture, it is usually easier to breathe, which means more oxygen gets into your blood, thus helping the brain function better. As you relax, you also get less nervous, and tension in your neck vanishes. The benefits for your nervous system can be felt even as you lie on the floor, so you don’t have to do it for several consecutive days to experience the effect for the first time.#5. Improved sleep
It can be difficult to fall asleep when your legs and feet are tingling and there is not enough oxygen in your blood. Sleep hygiene is one of the aspects of improving your sleep, and the posture in question can be a nice addition. However beneficial to health the posture may be, you should consult a doctor whether it is right for you to do it. It is especially true of those with hypertension, problems with spine, or leg injuries. When you decide to try it, don’t forget that your body should not be too far from the wall. Moving it too close would be a mistake too – let there be a couple of inches between you and the surface. Another tip is to wear loose clothes that do not prevent blood from flowing normally; otherwise the effect could even be the opposite! No tight socks or pants – choose something that stretches well. If no one sees you, you can even be naked to ensure no fabric reduces the effect.References:
7 Yoga Poses That Help Digestion – Active.com
How long does it take to work?
I tried it twice yesterday, works wonders. Slept like a baby
I enjoy doing this exercise because I have feet pain and back pain and it really does wonders especially for my stress and anxiety.
This works! Period..just started a week ago n I see benefits already..no swelling in legs n blood circulates in areas n I feel it.