Yoga for Edema | How to Do Legs Up the Wall

Yoga for Edema | How to Do Legs Up the Wall
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Are you aware of the benefits of legs up the wall when practicing yoga for lymphatic health? So many experience swelling or edema in legs, or lymphedema, and are looking for edema in legs home remedies. My practice of wall yoga for edema can help. Legs up the wall can bring so much relief and is a great answer when wondering how to improve circulation within the body. Yoga for fluid retention and lymphedema exercises can be done almost anywhere. Watch and join me in this video as I explain how to do viparita karani, or how to do legs up the wall pose. Let me know in the comments how you feel after joining me in this yoga for lymphatic drainage video!
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[@AnnSwansonWellness]

How do you feel after doing legs up the wall?

[@MTBradley]

I feel great!

[@ClaudioAlessandri]

Wonderful practice and you are very charming! Congratulations! I hope you like my channel! God bless you!

[@nancyswyers8447]

This is a great video. It has helped with my foot swelling!

[@abnerrodas3935]

Why do my feet feel hot when I do this exercise?

[@marichellefrancia1772]

Why do I have cramps everytime I do this position after 20 minutes,is it normal ?

[@jon2849]

Thanks for not being a robot like other videos like this.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Haha you are so welcome, Jon

[@jon2849]

@@AnnSwansonWellness at this point I'll try it. Have terrible neuropathy and foot pain and left leg and foot all swollen. Let ya know in a couple weeks. It better work. Lolol

[@mizstermethod]

Thank you for giving so much insight Ann

[@YesToTech]

Absolutely adored this Ann! Thanks for making it so easy for us! You always have the best videos!!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Aw, shucks :)

[@patriciatodd1278]

I needed this! I’m so glad you posted this wonderful pose! I also appreciate the information about the lymphatic system. 👍🏽

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I am glad you enjoyed it Patricia!

[@elkoy833]

Love the sound effects.

[@vanessadeburletvlog5577]

Super helpful!

[@PilatesWorkoutsOnline]

This always feels amazing at the end of the day!! Thank you for these tips on how to do legs up the wall.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

You're so welcome!

[@ArturoJohnson]

Great tips.

[@carolyngrillo8857]

That was fantastic! Thank u!!

[@kolkatakakalakar]

It helped me a lot. I was suffering from this pain from past 3 months. Thank you

[@mycontainergardens9304]

Great demo, thanks so much.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

You are so welcome!

[@WhenAphroditeSpeaks]

I feel great after my legs up! Do it every day! Your videos are gorgeous!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Thanks :) I am having fun making them.

[@MoaeezRehman]

So calming!! Will be trying this today after work. It has been a long week!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Enjoy!

[@SocialConfidenceMastery]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RussellWestcott]

Awesome, Feal better already. Keep the great content coming

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Thanks Russell!

[@chloekaysantos8190]

Feels great and relieved..thank you so much👍👍👍

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

My pleasure!

[@sousahari1268]

Brilliant! 👍🏼

[@myfightforair]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

My pleasure! If you don't have my free app, I think you will enjoy that too: www.AnnSwansonWellness.com/app

[@seahaltura7116]

I want to do this after my work. A great relaxation. Thanks for sharing!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy it.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

This was so relaxing! I really liked the bird sounds you put in the background! 🐦💕

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I’m glad you liked it! I decided I’m going to use a lot more nature sounds in my meditations and practices :)

[@charityjune8179]

Great information!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RahulKumar-ju3ym]

Amazing❤thanks a tonne ❤

[@MusicGurlDez]

This was amazing!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I am so glad you found this helpful!

[@DISCOVEGASGUY]

This really works!

[@TheOldMayfieldPlace]

Nice demonstration.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Thanks, Dr. Sno!

[@meditnavarro4598]

Thank You for this video!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I am glad you found it helpful, Medit!

[@jessicafalstein]

Excellent! thanks so much. great pose. subscribed

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Welcome, Jessica!

[@myramonsanto777]

thank you so much for an enlightening illustration of how to deal with such a challenging situation... you methodically show the way.... Bless you....

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

My pleasure. Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it, Myra :)

[@alanoneill3065]

Nice....a lovely soothing voice

[@BeWellwithEBell]

Love legs up the wall! My favorite pose to do before bed! ❤

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

It’s so good to wind down. I even do it in bed with my legs up the headboard

[@agreementsumer569]

It helps me so much msm thank you

[@gorachowdhury8311]

It is a reminder that I got from my grandfather when I use to spend lots of time with him during my school days. Thanks for sharing another glittering truth of Yoga.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

How special. Thanks for sharing, too, Gora!

[@shjh798]

Thank you

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

You're so welcome!

[@sundaramiyer6054]

Thanks for posting this invaluable video. Your explanation is simple and excellent. Any viewer can understand. This technique is very useful. Thanks once again. May Mother Nature shower her blessings on all. Best Regards

[@spaceengineer1452]

I’ve watched a lot of legs Utw videos. This is the best one. Thanks Ann. From Sydney ❤ This pose has changed my life for the better. Slower breathing, cured my insomnia , finally. Decreased my anxiety. So glad I found it.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

What a great compliment from a legs up the wall video expert! I think you might also enjoy this bedtime routine, which incorporates legs up the wall in bed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHOYpn5-i9CfY9k

[@letitbee7248]

Wow! This helped me so much!!! My right foot swells every afternoon from working at a computer all day. It swells to the point of hurting. I just tried this for about 15 minutes and the swelling has reduced by half and it's not hurting now. Thank you for sharing this!!!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I am so glad it helped!

[@lynne3989]

Excellent way to relax pelvic floor muscles too!

[@juanderful791]

I guess I won't need to buy an inversion machine now. Great video. Thanks

[@shawanalulu]

Amazing thank you very much, I’ve had a swollen left ankle for about a month so I tried this position just before bed and it worked really well. Could actually feel the sensation of the fluid draining and swelling has gone down. I’m going to keep this up!😊

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Glad it helped, Nicole!

[@-DJF5-]

Hello everyone, my name is Rob an i just recently got out of the hospital. While in there they gave me so many fluids through Iv that my legs are now swollen. I will now try this technique for myslef... THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO...

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Feel better soon, Rob! You also might want to try stacking pillows in bed to elevate your legs while resting :)

[@MindfullyHappy]

Thanks Ann

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Welcome!

[@karenmichaeloff451]

I love doing legs up the wall . It helps sooooooooooo much . ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Hila_at_Home]

This was one of my favourite things to do at the gym!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Great way to end a work out :)

[@marmon5662]

The other videos show the legs and the body at right angles which I find difficulty doing. Glad to see your legs can be diagonally against the wall instead of flush against the wall.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I am so against the legs at right angles , right up against the wall, for that very reason! I am glad this was more accessible for you

[@gillianstewart8442]

I'm recovering from surgery for a trimalleolar ankle break and dislocation. My foot and ankle are always swollen especially at night. Glad I found this site.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

So glad you found this video helpful! I share new videos every Wednesday, subscribe to get notified :)

[@YuliaTarbath]

Great information, life changing to feel better at the end of the day!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Thank you! I'm glad you have found it helpful.

[@christopherhaddock5129]

This really works wow thank you

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Isn't it cool how well it works?! Thanks for commenting, Christopher.

[@crazydaisyog3984]

This helps so much i do it for 20 minutes every evening.⚘

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Thank you! I'm so glad you're finding it helpful :)

[@SmartMoneyAnimation]

Back to take a second look at this.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

thank you! I'm glad you are finding it helpful!

[@ereynoldful3974]

Wow this was amazing. I tried it for my circulation and ankle swelling but it was also so relaxing. I started doing yoga last year to help relax my breathing and stretch before diving. It has become party of my routine now. I sit on the ground and do a session right before getting In. Now I am going to add this at home before heading to the water! Thanks so much for this easy to follow and relaxing session

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

You're so welcome!

[@WhimsicalFamilyLife]

Love this pose, super helpful! My back feels so good when I do this as well:)

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

It is so good for your low back :)

[@tanushrigavali6860]

Thanks a lot dear❤️ I have leg swelling due to excessive sitting for job..but this is helpful for me..leg and backpain also...😘

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

My pleasure 😊 So glad it was helpful!

[@DrLaraZib]

Great one! Enjoyed doing this - what a lovely break in the middle of a hectic day!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Glad you enjoyed it! It is always nice to have a quick yoga break :)

[@TheOmega3Zone]

Thanks for highlighting the difference between vessels/arteries and veins. Found the technique of reducing the swelling around the ankles very useful. Great video!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@LS5511]

Thanks

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

You're welcome!

[@healingwithdanae1294]

Great video! What does it mean if my calves start burning while my legs are on the wall for just two minutes?

[@diamondkids2996]

Niiiiice

[@cuteek]

I feel relaxed just watching. I’m goi g to try this tomorrow. My right ankle tend to be swollen, but it’s worse since we have a heatwave. Does this reduce over time if I do this daily or is it a short term fix?

[@cuteek]

Update: did this today and it felt awesome. I could feel the energy pulsing round my body and it really relaxed me. Thanks so much!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

@@cuteek I am so glad to hear it! It definitely works fast and effectively in the short term. But also, the more you do it, the better your circulatory and lymphatic system drain. I hope you will keep coming back to this video and others. I release a new video every Wednesday :)

[@DietitianMonica]

i love legs up the wall! totally using the pillow next time

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Definitely! You'll notice how it enhances the effect :)

[@karlacastillo4475]

I fell asleep while doing this hshgshsyshb This is so relaxing!!!

[@JennaWahl]

I know I’ll get some swelling in my legs being pregnant. Would you recommend not doing this though during pregnancy? I have been doing yoga still yet specifically for second trimester from my downward dog app! Thank you!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Putting your legs up I’d great during pregnancy, but lying on your back might be too much pressure on your baby at this point in the pregnancy. I’d suggest legs up a chair or elevated on pillows AND use some pillows to elevate your head/hopper back, creating an incline so you aren’t flat on your back. Alternatively, sit in a chair with your legs elevated and do the meditation there :) let me know how it goes!

[@ortallevitan4586]

I didnt know that there was a specific type of yoga for Edema

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Yes! Did you get to try it?

[@howardbennett7599]

Will doing in this position actually help with the fluid retention in the legs and how many minutes during which time do you recommend doing that

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Yes it does actually help through gravity :) 5-10 minutes a day is a good amount to fit in, especially at night. I do it in bed with my legs up the headboard

[@zinawilkins364]

I ❤ your video. How long should I stay in this position 🤔

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

5-15 minutes is good. The meditation in the video is about 10. Enjoy!

[@josephsalema8387]

For how many days this should be done?

[@ashj4142]

Hello I have swelling on the right side of my foot I’ve had this for about a month now I’ve had a x ray they said nothing was broke it was just swollen I felt like this was helping but my foot started tingling is this a good thing?

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Come out of the pose when you feel any numbness or tingling. I suggest to try the legs up the chair version

[@fathimasarthouse6955]

Can this be done postpartum?...continued edema after pregnancy

[@kenarthur6253]

I sleep with my feet elevated. You can buy nice soft wedge that elevates legs, and also buy adjustable bed for additional elevation. That helps a lot. Also, if you can do some cardio exercise right before doing this great exercise, fluid can drain even more, because you get your circulation going. I do stationary recumbent bike, which is low impact and also has legs somewhat elevated, vive a treadmill where your legs and feet are down. Feels wonderful afterwards. Highly recommend

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

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[@user-mn7kj1zf5o]

I am trying this right now 20 minutes for the first time(hub,h jr)🎉

[@sandramartez6472]

my foot is swoll , the soreness for it hurt so bad until i can not walk, i pray that this work i am in so much pain.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I am sorry, Sandra! I hope this helped!

[@dorawaje4427]

Did it work?

[@SmartMoneyAnimation]

I've got some mild edema. I find that a keto diet helps with it though.

[@nami_0_0]

Pls help me, my mom has this 😭

[@slimsantilli4476]

I put my arms up as well.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I love that

[@joflo9226]

Should my calves and hamstrings feel so tight up against the wall?

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Hi! If they do, you can either scoot further away from the wall to relieve the strain OR you can do the version of legs up the chair that I show earlier in the video. You get the same benefits. Let me know how that feels :)

[@christinavonheidenstam3206]

Can one go for walkings allso is walkings good for if one have edema

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Yes, but walking is better than sitting but it is upright and it can lead to edema. Putting your legs up in a nice addition. Another thing you can do is to do ankle movements as breaks while sitting like in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/a36co3R7i7WGmtU

[@christinavonheidenstam3206]

@@AnnSwansonWellness yes thank you from my heart then i know

[@jackiematt4394]

Please add caption for hearing impaired.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Hi Jackie, the video has closed captioning 🥰 I actually pay for a real person to transcribe all my videos for closed captioning because accessibility is important! Maybe something was wrong with your settings? Can you try clicking the CC button in the bottom right? Let me know ❤️

[@divyanshigupta8830]

Is this exercise for foot edema??? Plz tell

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

yes, it is.

[@user-xp3kk4zz5s]

How long should we be in that position sis??

[@mariadanielasorio4981]

How many minutes or second it will done?

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Maria, I would just follow this video as I guide you through it. But I recommend 3-10 minutes if you are doing it on your own. Just come down if you feel any pain, numbness or dizziness. Take your time coming up and out of it to prevent dizziness :)

[@tigerlily1118]

So, how are my feet supposed to feel *while* doing this? I'm doing 10 minutes of it and my feet are numb, kind of painfully tingly and hot. Even falling asleep at the end. Is this okay?

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I would come out before that. One other suggestion is to try the legs up the chair version because you might have been stretching your hamstrings too much on the wall.

[@lucretiaonutube]

Can you do this on your bed (mines quite firm) or must it be on the floor. I have done this on my bed and it was great but I didn't hold the pose as long as you do in this video. Thanks 👍

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Yes you can! Also, you may enjoy this nighttime yoga class I have that is in bed and incorporates legs up the headboard of the bed. I do this in bed often :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHOYpn5-i9CfY9k

[@alexismartinez1981]

I wish just had a c section so this is not for me 😅 thanks for tips 💡

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Take it easy and feel better soon

[@snoopcat1991]

Can we do this for twice a day

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Yup!

[@diane11m93]

Can i do this laying on my bed near wall?

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Yes!

[@christinavonheidenstam3206]

For how long must one have the legs on the wal

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Even a couple of minutes makes a difference but I usually do 5-10 minutes

[@christinavonheidenstam3206]

@@AnnSwansonWellness yes ok thank s

[@prajnaprajyolitajena1044]

Is this yoga for pitting edeme

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

It can help :)

[@maximoabing8322]

Can I do this in the morning? After I wake up? Thanks

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Sure! You can do it anytime you want. I just find I need it more at the end of the day and it is a relaxing way to end the day

[@bevcase6892]

what if u can't get down on the floor to do it

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Just do it in bed with your legs up the headboard or wall :) Or you can stack pillows and elevate your legs for a more gentle version.

[@clelabeagley6052]

How often can I do this?

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Daily :)

[@librarae74]

My feet & calves go numb & tingly when standing to long & when sitting with legs up.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Definitely go to your doctor to check out any specific conditions. I would only stay in this pose up until I start to feel any enhanced tingling and then get out and slowly move. Hope you get to the bottom of this, Rachelle

[@timetravelere1208]

Anyone else has cramps in the feet after that? What do you do to get rid of them?

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Cramps mean you might be dehydrated. So drink water or some coconut water. Massaging the area can help too!

[@christinavonheidenstam3206]

How many times a day shall one have the leggs on the wal

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I usually just do it once at the end of the day, but sometimes like when I'm walking a lot on vacation and my feet are swollen, I will do it in the afternoon once and before bed another time

[@prajnaprajyolitajena1044]

Is this for pitting edema

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Yup! It can help

[@putticweet]

🥰🙏

[@zaini_malik7649]

fluid goes to head & eye why

[@queenanne4142]

Can we do this in pregnancy?

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Yes except later I the pregnancy when you are advised not to stay on your back , I’d create an incline of pillows to lie on so your head and chest are elevated. And consider just putting legs up the chair. But putting your legs up is great for circulation!

[@corabisi2193]

I skip rope regularly and also team this with a 2-5 mile walk a day. Yesterday I skipped rope then went about my daily walk (4+ miles). Me feet were hurting more than usual, so when I got home I sat down and rested for the remainder of the day. By the evening they were still quite sore and I wanted to take a look at them to see if I might have gotten blisters. What I found was swollen ankles instead. Now I've been exercising for years and this has never happened before post exercise. I still have the swollen ankles, though the pain has lessen. I had edema once from a long flight that lasted for 3 weeks and though I did everything to reduce the swelling, it just took a really long time to go away. Is this normal to have swollen ankles if you're an active person: especially with skipping that really does a great job of strengthening the ankles. *Caveat potential* I don't stretch but just do a warmup for all exercising I do.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Hi Cora, Jumping rope is fun! This exercise should help with your swollen ankles, However, you'll definitely want to have your doctor look at it, especially if it is a constant problem.

[@lvbdevinelove2329]

Must be nice to have a nice spacious ass room to do this in. Any other ideas?

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

You can do this on a locked door if you don't have wall room.. or even better, just do it in bed with your legs up the headboard or wall!

[@45graham45]

If your shoes are tight then get new shoes. Barefoot shoes are the most beneficial to your feet & toes.