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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