Parivṛtta Jānu Śīrṣāsana - Revolved Head to Knee
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STEPS :
- Sit in Dandasana. Take a deep breath. Now move your legs apart to the maximum possible extent.
- Bend the left knee and place it closer to your body so that your bent leg should press the perineum.
- Raise both hands parallel to the floor. Then. forward, your torso reaches out to the right leg and holds it with the right hand with thumb on the top side, placing the right elbow on the floor inside your right knee. During the reach out, the left hand should be raised further.
- Then, bring the left arm over the head and grasp the right foot, adjusting the right shoulder down towards the right leg.
- After that, twist the trunk and place the shoulder and head on the right leg with the head facing the ceiling to the maximum extent. Breathe normally. Maintain the posture to a comfortable length of time.
- Finally. release the posture to come back to the upright position. Continue the above steps by bending the right leg.
Benefits
- Stretches the spine, shoulders, obliques and hamstrings
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.