Parivritti Janu Sirshasana
- Sit in the Seated Base Position (Prarambhik Sthiti).
- Bend the left knee and place the foot on the inside of the right thigh.
- Lean to the right, and lay the right forearm on the floor inside the right leg with the palm facing up.
- Lengthen the right side of the torso along the inside of the right thigh.
- Take hold of the inside edge of the foot with the thumb on the top, fingers on the sole.
- Raise the left arm straight up toward the ceiling, then slowly lower the arm behind the left ear to take hold of the outside edge of the right foot.
- Press the elbows away from each other, using them to help twist the upper torso further.
- If comfortable in the neck, turn the head and look towards the ceiling.
- Hold for as long as comfortable then release the hands, raise the left arm over the head and slowly return to the upright position.
- Repeat these steps to the other side and hold for the same duration.
- Exhale while lowering and twisting to the side.
- Breathe slowly and deeply in the position.
- Inhale to release and return upright.
- The twist and stretch in the body.
- The breath.
- Manipura chakra.
- Pregnancy.
- Back conditions.
- Hernia.
- Stretches the spine, shoulders, and hamstrings.
- Stimulates abdominal organs such as the liver and kidneys.
- Improves digestion.
- Use the breath to deepen twist. While in the pose, inhale to lengthen the spine and exhale to twist further.
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