With the holidays fast approaching and more to do in our already full daily lives we need to make certain that we nourish ourselves so that we can continue to nourish others.
The following pose will do just that. It is a pose of respose.
This pose (asana) is done just as the title states, with the legs up the wall. Begin by placing a blanket on the floor out from the wall, so that you will be cozy. Next, sit on the floor with your side to the wall. Then begin to turn your legs toward the wall and slowly lift them up against the wall. Place your back gently on the floor. You may need a pillow under your head if the chin tilts back. In the final position your legs will be up the wall, your buttocks, back and head supported on the floor. Adjust the pose if there is a tightness behind the knees or thighs, by wiggling away from the wall so that the legs are slanted away from the wall.
Place a washcloth or eyepillow over your eyes and rest here for approximately 5-10 minutes. Breathe slowly and deeply in and out through the nose. To come out of the pose: bend your knees into the chest and gently and slowly roll over onto your side. Rest here for 5 minutes. Then slowly press yourself up to a seated position. Move blissfully into your day or into a peaceful nights sleep.
Cautions: If you have highblood pressure that is not medicated or you have just begun your menstrual cycle please do not practice this pose. Instead lie on the floor with one or two pillows under the legs for an appropriate adaption of this pose.

Namaste.