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