Janu Sirsasana A: The Count

Janu Sirsasana is an asymmetric forward bend. It is similar to the hurlers’ stretch that athletes perform during warmup. This pose creates an intense stretch of the hamstrings in the straight leg. As with other poses that connect the upper and lower extremities, Janu Sirsasana also affects the lower back and shoulders. Focusing one’s attention on the bent leg can...