Stand with back to wall and position feet a few inches from wall. Separate feet, bend knees slightly, and rest hands on thighs. Feet are parallel to each other and knees face straight ahead.
Inhale and lengthen spine. Exhale, tuck tailbone under, and flatten lower back to wall. Breathe normally and maintain stretch of lower back against wall.
Use this resting pose frequently when back is tired. Hands may rest on wall, or interlock underneath abdomen, for support in last trimester. To strengthen thigh muscles, bend knees, lower buttocks until thighs are almost parallel to floor, and press lower back to wall.
To release, straighten legs, and stand in upright position.
This pose relieves lower back fatigue and strengthens legs.
