Janu Sirsasana "Head to Knee Pose"

Pronunciation: (jaw-nu sir-SAHS-ah-na)

 

Also called:

  • Janu Shirshasana
  • Janu Shirshasasana C
  • Forward fold with bent knee

 

Level:

  • Beginner

 

Chakra:

 

 

Benefits: This pose stretches your spine, your hips, and hamstrings.  It stimulates the abdominal organs. 

How it's done:

  • Sit with your legs straight out in front of you. 
  • Bend one knee and place the foot against the opposite thigh, midway between the groin and the knee. 
  • Straighten both arms above you, lengthening the spine. 
  • Fold at the hips, over your straightened leg.  
  • Hold the foot of the straightened leg
  • Place your nose or forehead on the straightened knee

 

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