News India Live, Digital Desk: In today’s busy life, we stand or sit on a chair for hours, which puts a lot of pressure on our legs and lower body. Viparita Karani is a ‘restorative’ asana that reverses the effects of gravity and heals the body from within.1. Improves Thyroid Health: When you are in Viparita Karani Mudra, the blood flow of the body increases towards the throat and chest area. It stimulates the Thyroid Gland and helps in balancing the secretion of hormones. This asana is especially beneficial for people suffering from hypothyroidism. 2. Strengthens the digestive system (Better Digestion) Increases blood circulation towards the abdominal organs and increases the digestive fire. It provides relief from problems like constipation, gas and indigestion. If you do it 2 hours after dinner or on an empty stomach, it also improves metabolism. 3. Viparita Karani immediately removes the heaviness or swelling (edema) that occurs in the legs due to standing all day long. It helps in sending the blood accumulated in the veins back towards the heart, which provides relief from the problem of ‘Varicose Veins’.4. End of Stress & Insomnia: This asana activates our parasympathetic nervous system, which takes the body into ‘rest and digest’ mode. Lying with legs up against the wall for 5-10 minutes before sleeping at night calms the mind and induces deep sleep. It is also helpful in reducing anxiety and headache. How to do? (Simple Steps) Spread a yoga mat or soft blanket near the wall. Lie down with your hips close to the wall and straighten your legs upward with the support of the wall. Your body should be in the shape of an ‘L’. Spread your hands to your sides and take deep breaths. Stay in this posture for 5 to 15 minutes.