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One-Legged Forward Bend (Janu Shirasasana)

How to do One-Legged Forward Bend (Janu Shirasasana)
• Sit up with the legs stretched out straight in front of you, keeping the spine erect.
• Bend the left knee and place the left foot against the right thigh, keeping the left knee on the oor.
• Breathing
waist.
in, raise both arms above your head and stretch up, and twist a little to the right from the

• Breathing
toes.
out, bend forward from the hip joints keeping the spine straight, directing your chin to the

• Ifonyou can, hold on to your big toes and, pointing your elbows to the ground, move forward as you pull
your toes.

• Hold. Keep breathing.

• Breathing in, come up and breathing out, bring the arms down to the sides.
• Repeat on the other side.
Bene ts of the One-Legged Forward Bend (Janu Shirasasana)
• Stretches lower back
• Massages the abdominal organs and tones the shoulders
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Yoga practice helps develop the body and mind bringing a lot of health bene ts yet is not a substitute for medicine. It is important to learn and
practice yoga postures under the supervision of a trained Sri Sri Yoga teacher. In case of any medical condition, practice yoga postures after
consulting a doctor and an Sri Sri Yoga teacher. Find an Sri Sri Yoga course at an Art of Living Center near you. Do you need information on
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