Parivrtta Janu Shirshasana/ Revolved head-to-knee pose

Workout Steps

• Steps 1

  Bend the left knee and place the heel against the perineum

• Steps 2

  Bend forward inclining the body to the right to hold the right foot with the right hand

• Steps 3

  The fingers should be in contact with the arch of the foot and the thumb should be on top

• Steps 4

  Try placing the elbow on the floor on the inside of the straight leg

• Steps 5

  Move the right shoulder down toward the right leg

• Steps 6

  Bring the left arm over the head and grasp the right foot with the left hand

• Steps 7

  Look towards the ceiling in the final position

• Steps 8

  Hold the pose for a comfortable length of time

• Steps 9

  Release the hands and slowly return to the upright position, lowering the left arm over the head

• Steps 10

  Repeat the movement on the other side

• Steps 11

  And that's how you do Parivrtta Janu Shirshasana

• Steps 12

  Precautions: People with recent or chronic injury to the knees, hips, arms or shoulders should avoid this pose.