Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana | Revolved head-to-knee pose
parivrtta = revolved
janu = knee
sirsa = head
The Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose or the Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana is an intense pose for intermediate yoga practitioners. It is a stretch designed to improve flexibility and limberness.
The name for the pose directly translates from parivrtta which is revolved; janu which is knee and shirsa which is the head. ↑
Precaution of parivrtta janu sirsasana
- Recent or chronic injury to the knees, hips, arms or shoulders.
- You should not come upright in the twisted pose as it could cause injuries. If you suffer from a delicate digestive system or are suffering from diarrhea, you should not do this pose. Also make sure that you have someone to guide you through the entire routine. ↑
Procedure of parivrtta janu sirsasana
- Seated in Bound Angle or Easy pose, extend the right leg out 45 degrees towards the corner of the room. Bring the left foot in close to the hips. Side the right arm over the right leg with the right palm facing up.
- Inhale reach the left fingers up towards the ceiling, lifting out of the waist.
- Exhale and arch over to the right, reaching the left fingers towards the right foot, bringing the left arm directly over the left ear.
- Keep the left shoulder pressing back, allowing the chest to stay open and facing forward. Keep the chin off the chest, looking forward or up at the ceiling. Hold on to the foot with one or both hands.
- Breathe and hold for 2-6 breaths.
- To release: inhale and reach the left fingers up towards the ceiling, exhale release the arm down.
- Repeat on other side. ↑
Benefits of parivrtta janu sirsasana
- Revolved head to knee posture opens the hips and deeply stretches the side of the body from the hips to the fingertips.
- The Revolved Head-to-Toe pose is a great pose that stretches the shoulders, spine and hamstrings.
- This pose stimulates the kidneys, the liver and other important abdominal organs.
- It even helps the shoulders and armpits. ↑
