JANU SIRSASANA AND ITS BENEFITS

JANU SIRSASANA:
Janu means the knee. Sirsa is the head. In this
posture sit with one leg stretched out on the
ground and the other bent at the knee. Then
catch the extended foot with both hands and
place the head on that knee.

Janushirasana
(Head-to-the-Knee Pose)
Throughout this pose, mentally affirm: "Waves
of harmony surge up my spine."
Benefits;
Stretches and relaxes the calves and hamstrings.
Strengthens and stretches the back muscles.
Improves posture.
Provides relief for the kidneys and adrenal
glands and generally calms the nervous system.
Loosens the hips, knees and legs.
The gentle abdominal squeeze in this stretch aids
digestion.
This pose brings balance by stimulating energy
on both sides of the body and brain.
This AASANA tones the lives and the spleen and
thereby aids digestion. It also tonnes and
activates the kidneys, the effect on which can be
felt while one is performing the pose as
explained above.
Person suffering from enlargement of the
prostate gland will benefit by staying longer in
this pose. They should practise this AASANA
along with Sarvangasana.
The pose is also recommended for people
suffering from low fever for a long time.