Revolved Head To Knee Pose | Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana

Revolved Head To Knee Pose Instructions

1. Sit on the floor with both legs extended, the spine stacked vertically, and open the legs as wide as it feels comfortable.
2. Bend your left knee and bring the sole of your left foot close to your right thigh.
3. Raise your left arm, lean your torso to the right, grab your right foot with both hands, and gaze up.
4. Stay in revolved head to knee pose for 30 seconds, then reverse leg positions and repeat.

Mindfulness Practice

Exhale as you lean your torso to the right, lengthen the spine and keep your hips and thighs firmly grounded.

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Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana Benefits

The revolved head to knee pose stretches the neck, shoulders, back, and hamstrings. This pose stimulates digestion and helps reduce bloating.

Contraindications

Back, shoulder, or neck injury.

Preparatory, Complementary and Follow-Up Poses

Start with bound angle pose or head to knee forward bend and then progress to revolved head to knee pose. Follow-up with seated forward bend or wide angle seated forward bend pose.

Related Yoga Poses

Try these other yoga poses to relax and relieve stress and tension:
Standing split pose
Thread the needle pose
Tortoise pose
Heron pose

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