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Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose) Day 18 of 21 Days Yoga Tutorial Iyengar Yoga

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In this practice

Key teachings

  • Precision in alignment for safe and effective practice
  • Understanding the anatomy and benefits of spinal twists
  • Mindful breath integration to deepen and sustain poses

Ideal for

  • Beginners in yoga seeking detailed instruction
  • Practitioners interested in Iyengar yoga methodology
  • Individuals aiming to improve spinal and hip flexibility
  • Those looking to understand proper alignment in seated twists

Lesson

Instructions

Day 18/21 day lyengar yoga asanas Namaste everyone

welcome to day 18 of our 21 days asana. Today we will be learning Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose) proper alignment and techniques.

The name for this asana comes from the Sanskrit parivrtta, meaning "revolved," janu, meaning "knee," sirsa, meaning "head," and asana, meaning "pose." The English name for this asana is revolved head-to-knee pose.

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See you tomorrow Namaste

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Steps

  • Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose)
  • Preparatory hip and hamstring stretches
  • Breathing techniques for sustained holds and twisting actions
  • Use of props (e.g., blanket, strap, block) for proper alignment

Benefits

  • Increases spinal flexibility and mobility
  • Stretches the hamstrings, inner thighs, and side body
  • Stimulates abdominal organs and aids digestion
  • Calms the nervous system and relieves stress
  • Improves body awareness and posture

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
15 minutes
Equipment
yoga matyoga blanketyoga strapyoga block
Target areas
Spine (rotation)Hips (opening and flexibility)Hamstrings (stretch)Side body (stretch)Abdominal organs
Energy
balancing

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