Janu Sirsasana Yoga Pose. Janushirasasana is a series of yoga in which a person has to sit in an asymmetrical position and bend towards him. The name comes from the sanskrit words janu meaning knee sirsa meaning head and asana meaning posture.
These asanas are a challenging asana in their own right especially for men. As you inhale flex the left foot press the top of the thigh down lengthen the spine and raise your arms either side of your head. The name comes from the sanskrit words janu meaning knee sirsa meaning head and asana meaning posture.
This asana works amazingly well in increasing the flexibility of the thighs hamstrings thighs hip joints back hands and shoulders.
Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you. This pose is a forward fold pose bringing the head towards the knee while bending the upper torso from the hips. The janu sirsasana is a part of the primary series of ashtanga yoga. Sit in dandasana staff pose with your legs extended in front of you toes flexed quadriceps contracted.
