Why You Should Practice Legs Up The Wall If You're Feeling Bloated

There's another viral TikTok trend going around, and it's all about helping people de-bloat. More and more videos are popping up showing people practice the yoga pose "legs up the wall," aka viparita karani. Based on my experience as a yoga instructor, I can tell you this tip certainly isn't unfounded. Let me explain how to do this pose properly, plus the explanation behind this yogi trick.

The thinking behind this is if you're feeling bloated or cramped, lying with your legs up the wall will shift the gravitational pull on your digestive organs, helping to keep things moving. And simply relaxing into this posture will allow your body to calm down enough to digest.

Bottom line is, this simple and restorative pose has a ton of benefits, whether you're looking to go to sleep, find headache relief, or of course, minimize bloat.