Sanskrit: Viparitakarani; Viparita - inverse, Karani - doing; Pronounced As - vip-par-ee-tah car-AHN-ee Viparita Karani Also called an inverted lake pose or leg up the wall pose. It has an anti-aging effect on your body, apart from a host of other health benefits. Some Hindu scriptures state that Viparita Karni not only reduces wrinkles, but prevents both old age and death. This asana, being a restorative posture, allows the blood to circulate to every part of the body. Hence, it helps in giving relief from just about any disease.