Head-to-Knee Forward Bends, Janu Sirsasana, is a great pose for everyone as even if you can’t fully complete it at first, it can be worked on while giving the same amount of benefit. It stretches practically the entire body, starting from the neck, ending at the muscles of the shin. It increases the stability of the spine and the lower back, improving its flexibility and preventing stiffness. It relieves the anxiety symptoms as well as induces the feeling of inner harmony and balance.
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Sanskrit: Janu Sirsasana
Type: Seated
Level: Intermediate
- To do a Head to Knee Forward Bend, sit on the floor in Staff pose and place the left foot on the inner thigh.
- Twist the torso slightly over the straight leg, using arms to help.
- Next, inhale the arms over head and reach them over the straight leg allowing the torso to follow, let the head fall last.
- Slowly come out of the stretch and switch sides.
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