Head to Knee Janu Sirsasana Yoga Pose (male)

Head to Knee Janu Sirsasana Yoga Pose demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on a mat with your legs extended in front of you
  • 2Bend your right knee and place the sole of the foot against the inner left thigh
  • 3Reach forward to hold the left foot or ankle, and slowly bend the torso towards the left leg
  • 4Hold the pose for up to one minute
  • 5Release and repeat with the other leg

Tips:

  • Keep your spine straight while bending forward
  • Try to keep the bent knee close to the ground
  • Take deep, calm breaths
  • Don't overstretch, go as far as comfortable

Head to Knee Janu Sirsasana Yoga Pose Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs