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Parivrtta Janu Shirshasana/ Revolved head-to-knee pose
By FITTR
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16 Oct 2018
2018-10-16T09:28:17.000Z
Preparation
This asana stretches and massages each side of the abdomen and chest. It prepares the body for long hours of sitting in meditation asanas. Let's look at how it's done: Sit with the legs stretched forward and about a meter apart.
Method
Step 1
Bend the left knee and place the heel against the perineum
Step 2
Bend forward inclining the body to the right to hold the right foot with the right hand
Step 3
The fingers should be in contact with the arch of the foot and the thumb should be on top
Step 4
Try placing the elbow on the floor on the inside of the straight leg
Step 5
Move the right shoulder down toward the right leg
Step 6
Bring the left arm over the head and grasp the right foot with the left hand
Step 7
Look towards the ceiling in the final position
Step 8
Hold the pose for a comfortable length of time
Step 9
Release the hands and slowly return to the upright position, lowering the left arm over the head
Step 10
Repeat the movement on the other side
Step 11
And that's how you do Parivrtta Janu Shirshasana
Step 12
Precautions: People with recent or chronic injury to the knees, hips, arms or shoulders should avoid this pose.
