5 benefits of Elevating your Legs

The only visible part of your body which is the weight bearer of your entire body weight – your legs – also need rest. Ever considered sitting in a position which is fun + beneficial to your legs?

Time to take off the pressure and relax your busy legs.

Listing down 5 benefits of lying down in this position for 20 minutes.

1. Improved Blood circulation + Drained fluids: Lifting up your legs pumps the blood to heart faster – due to anti gravity. It improves the circulation as well – much needed for our body. It helps drain excess fluid which gets accumulated in the legs – beneficial for those having varicose veins.
   
2. Improved Digestion: Yes, you heard it right. Your legs affect a part of your body which you may not be aware of. When you raise your legs you are exercising the muscles responsible for digestion.
3. Relaxed Nervous System: Kick up your legs and you will breathe in more amount of air and the tissues will receive more oxygen, which in turn reduces the tension in your muscles.
4. A Good Night Sleep: You will sleep better due to the relaxation this position brings you.
5. Foot Pain Relief: All the beautiful ladies out there who love their stilettos, this one’s for you. Kick off your heels and elevate your legs for 20 mins.

Now you why they do shirshasan.

The biggest advantage is “it takes zero will power to do this”  So all the lazy people out there can relax and simultaneously get the aforementioned benefits.