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Simple Yoga Poses To Treat Tired Legs At Home

Tired legs are a common problem faced by those with desk jobs. Below are some simple yoga poses you can do to soothe your tired legs.

Written by Longjam Dineshwori | Updated : November 8, 2022 1:46 PM IST

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Tired Legs

Sitting or standing for an extended period of time can cause tired legs. Both overuse and underuse of your legs can cause leg tiredness. Older people, those who are overweight, and females may have higher risk for tired legs. Although tired legs are not a serious problem, you shouldn’t ignore it, especially if it is accompanied by other symptoms such as pain, soreness, or cramping. If your work requires you to use your legs more than normal, make sure they get enough rest by taking breaks in between the work. If you have a desk job and sit for long hours every day, take a break after every hour and stand and move for at least five minutes. Below are some simple yoga poses you can do to soothe tired legs.

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Procedure To Do Adho Mukha Svanasana

Place the palms and the knees on the floor so your body forms a table-like structure. The knees must be below the hips. Place the palms in front of the knees, just below the shoulders. While inhaling, lift your hips gently and straighten your knees and elbows. Your body should form an inverted V. Your arms should be in line with your shoulders, your legs should be in line with your hips, and your heels must touch the ground. Press both palms to the ground, widen your shoulders and stretch your neck till your ears touch your inner arms. Keep your gaze on the navel, stay in this position for a few seconds, bend your knees and return to the table pose.  Also Read - Stress To Strength: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar On How Yoga Energises The Mind And Body

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Legs-up-the-wall Pose

This restorative pose helps reduce back, shoulder, and neck tension while promoting relaxation.

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Happy Baby Pose (Ananda Balasana)

It helps relieve tiredness and fatigue, reduces lower back pain, eases stress and anxiety, stretches the inner thighs, inner groins, hips, and hamstrings.