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