Janushirasana | Head to Knee

Benefits:

Head to knee pose is said to help balance blood sugar levels and the metabolism
Improves flexibility of sciatic nerve and ankle, knee and hip joints
Enhances kidney function
The intense stretching pose increases circulation to liver, spleen and pancreas
May stimulate thymus gland, digestion and immune systems
Increases flexibility of the trapezius, deltoid, erectus femoris, sciatic nerve and lumbar vertebrae
Stretches and strengthens pelvic girdle, hip joints, shoulder joints and spine
Massages abdominal organs
Stimulates and tones the digestive organs, increases peristalsis, may relieve constipation and other problems
Said to regulate function of the pancreas, possibly assisting those with diabetes
Creates intervertebral space and may relieve sciatica
Strengthens and stretches the hamstrings
Improves concentration and mental endurance

Tips:

Your foot is always flexed in this pose. The grip is at the BALL of the foot. Pull the foot backward back at the ball and push the heel away and …
Always bend your elbows in and down to release the shoulders away from the ears and to engage the action described in the previous point

Check that you:

NEVER look for your feet on the way into the pose. Tuck your chin. Bend your leg if you have to, to get forehead to knee

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