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Sunday, April 6, 2014

Janu Shirshasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Bend)




Procedure for Janu Shirshasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Bend):
  • Sit on the ground.
  • Place the left heel pressing hard near the left groin.
  • Keep the right leg stretched and straight.
  • Hold the right fool with the hands.
  • Exhale and draw the stomach in.
  • Lower the head slowly as shown in the figure.
  • Place the forehead and the chin on the knee.
  • Remain in this position for five to ten seconds.
  • Increase the time gradually.
  • This asana can be practiced with the left let stretched.
  • With constant practice, this can be performed for half an hour.
  • Repeat this asana five to six times every day.
  • This asana should be performed after the bowels are emptied.
  • One who practices this asana can practice Paschimottanasana comfortably.
Advantages of Janu Shirshasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Bend):
  • This asana kindles gastric fire and helps to improves digestion
  • This asana helps in observing celibacy
  • Stimulates the liver and kidneys
  • Calms the brain and helps relieve mild depression
  • Stretches the spine, shoulders, hamstrings, and groins
  • This asana cur’s kidney trouble
  • It cures colic pain
  • Relieves anxiety, fatigue, headache, menstrual discomfort, helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
  • It awakens the Kundalini which keeps the body free form sluggishness and weakness
  • This asana has the same advantages as Paschimottanasana
Therapeutic Applications:
  • High blood pressure
  • Insomnia
  • Sinusitis
  • Menstrual disorders
  • Bronchitis
  • Sluggish Liver
  • Colitis
  • Kidney issues
  • Mild back, shoulder, and neck tension
  • Indigestion
  • Sciatica


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