Janu sirsasana head support (Therapy)

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Introduction to the Asana

The Sanskrit name is derived from Janu (जानु) meaning knee, Sirsa (शीर्ष) meaning head and asana (आसन) meaning posture or seat.

Benefits

Calms the brain and eliminates mild depression
Stimulates the kidney & liver
Improves digestion
Helps in diabetes

Ailments Tackled

Cures Insomnia
Helps in controlling High blood pressure
Cures Diabetes

Steps to perform the Asana: Janu sirsasana head support (Therapy)

Begin by sitting on your yoga mat with your legs extended in front of you (Dandasana).
Sit evenly on both sitting bones, grounding them firmly into the floor.
Keep your spine tall and your shoulders relaxed.
Place a folded yoga blanket and bolster lengthwise on your yoga mat.
Sit with your right leg extended and your left knee bent, bringing the sole of your left foot to your inner right thigh.
Keep the bolster on the knee & blanket upon the bolster for head to rest.
Keep the bench overhead your ankles for your hands to get rested.
Square your hips as much as possible toward the extended right leg.

Key Alignment Points

Keep your spine long as you fold forward, avoiding rounding your back.
Keep your neck in line with your spine, neither jutting your chin forward nor tucking it in too much.

Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)

Collapsing on your back
Aim your chest at your thigh instead of your forehead at your knee

Contraindication / Cautions

Avoid in case of asthma
Avoid if suffering from knees or hips injury
Avoid in case of gastrointestinal issues

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