Revolved Head To Knee

Sanskrit Name:	Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana
Similar Pose Names:	Seated Side Stretch, Parsva Upavista, Parsva Upavishta
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Seated & Floor, Seated, Twist, Back Bend, Stretch, Side Bend, Chest Opener
Anatomy:	Lower Back, Core, Hamstrings, Middle Back, Upper Back, Psoas
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre
Drishti:	Up
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Seat with legs crossed. Extend right leg to side. Bring the left foot in close to hips. Side right arm over right leg with right palm facing up. Reach left fingers up, lifting out of waist. Arch to right. Reach left fingers towards right foot. Bring left arm over left ear. Keep left shoulder pressing back. Chest open and facing forward. Keep chin off chest. Look up. Hold on to foot with 1 or 2 hands. Switch sides.

Stretches spine, shoulders, hams. Stimulates abs.

Strap around foot. Bottom arm to opposite knee.

Knee or back injury.

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