Head to Knee C

Sanskrit Name:	Janu Shirsasana C
Similar Pose Names:	Head on knee, Head to knee forward bend, Seated head to knee
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Seated & Floor, Forward Bend, Strengthen, Inversion, Hip Opener, Prone, Seated
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Middle Back, Psoas, Wrists & Arms
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre, Throat Centre
Therapy:	Back Pain, Eye fatigue, Fatigue, Leg Congestion, Poor Posture, Varicose Veins
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Place sole of right foot in inner left thigh with toes on floor. Left leg straight forward. Point toes. Grab left foot with both hands. Gaze at foot. Lengthen spine. Bend forward. Hold. Release. Repeat on other side.

Stretches hips, back of body and groins.

Blanket under buttocks. Use a strap.

Back or knee injury.

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