Standing head to knee pose | Dandayamana janushirasana

Standing head to knee

Develops strength, concentration, determination, and patience.

  • Good for cardiovascular system
  • Strengthens muscles surrounding the knee joints
  • Improves flexibility
  • Massages internal organs
  • Stretches the sciatic nerve
  • Strengthens and tightens abdominal muscles
  • Strengthens and improves muscles of the arms, shoulders, and back

Master the posture stage by stage. Distribute the body weight evenly over the standing foot. Lock the knee by squeezing the thigh muscle, and focus on keeping the knee locked throughout the whole posture.

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