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how to do Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana(revolved head to knee pose) #parivrttajanusirsasana

nikk yoga studio · 4:09

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Mindful alignment in deep twists and side bends
  • Understanding the benefits of spinal rotation
  • Connecting breath with movement for flexibility

Ideal for

  • Intermediate to advanced practitioners seeking deeper flexibility
  • Individuals focusing on spinal health and detoxification
  • Those looking to open hips, chest, and shoulders

Lesson

Instructions

Benefits. This pose stretches the hamstrings and opens the shoulders, chest, and groin. The side stretch can help open up your ribcage and could improve your breathing. As a spinal twist, it traditionally is believed to improve digestion and relieve headaches and insomnia.

Steps

  • Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose)
  • Deep hamstring stretches
  • Lateral spinal flexion and rotation

Benefits

  • Stretches hamstrings, shoulders, chest, and groin
  • Opens ribcage and may improve breathing capacity
  • Supports digestion and can relieve headaches and insomnia

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
3 minutes
Equipment
yoga matoptional: blanket or cushion for hip support
Target areas
hamstringsspine (thoracic and lumbar)shoulders and chestgroin and inner thighships
Energy
balancing

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