Head to Knee Pose
Janu Shirshasana · जानु शीर्षासन
Head to Knee Pose
Janu Shirshasana · जानु शीर्षासन
Seated
Level
Intermediate
Body
Seated
How to practice
Turn your chest toward the extended leg and grow tall before folding. Sit on the floor, bend the extended knee, and support the other thigh. Rest your hands wherever your back stays long.
Benefits
Stretches one leg's hamstrings and calf while encouraging a controlled seated forward fold.
Who should avoid or modify
- Support the bent knee and soften the straight knee if needed. Fold from the hips without pulling the head toward the knee or rounding through back pain.
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