Janushirshasana is a yoga posture composed by great sages and yoga gurus that is considered to be one of the latest asanas to be done while sitting. It is derived from three words of the Sanskrit language. The first is "janu", which means knee, second is "shirsh", which means head; and the third is "asana", which means the posture of sitting, standing or lying down. Regular practice of this asana keeps a person healthy. Apart from this, Janushirshasana has many other physical and mental benefits. Let us talk in detail about the way of doing Janushirshasan and its benefits through this article.

Method of doing Janu shirshasana

• Lay a yoga mat in a clean environment and sit on it with your legs extended in front of you.
• Now bend the right leg from the knees and keep the soles close to the thigh of the left leg.
• After that, raise both your hands up.
• Hold the toes of the left foot with both hands and pull it inwards, that is, towards the head.
• After that, while bending the nose, touch the knees of the left foot.
• Then while exhaling slowly, straighten the right leg.
• Repeat the same process with the other leg.
• Practice this asana at least 4-5 times.

Benefits of Janu shirshasana

• This asana makes the shoulders, waist, thighs, and spine flexible and strong.
• Back pain is cured by this yoga practice, as this pose stimulates blood flow to the spine.
• Janushirshasana removes the stiffness in all the parts of the body.
• This asana proves to be effective in the treatment of hump.
• The practice of Janu shirshasana is very beneficial when there is pain or sprain in the knees and ankles.
• This asana helps in calming the mind by removing stress and depression.
• Its continuous practice improves the digestive system.
• This asana stimulates the kidneys and liver, thereby improving their functioning.
It is very beneficial for problems like headaches, insomnia, high blood pressure, and sinusitis.
• This asana reduces the symptoms of menopause in women. It also cures menstrual problems.
• It is also effective in meningitis and leucorrhoea in women.

Precautions while doing Janushirshasana

• Do not put excess pressure on the body beyond its physical capacity during yoga practice.
• Avoid jerking or forcefully doing Janushirshasana.
• People with acute lower back pain should not do it.
• People suffering from ulcers should avoid this asana.
• Patients with asthma and TB should practice Janushirshasana under the supervision of a yoga guru.