Asana Lab: Janu Sirsasana A (Head to Knee Forward Bend) • Masaaki Okamura
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8m 4s
Janu Sirsasana or Head of the Knee Pose is one of those "drive by" shapes we don't spend a lot of time dissecting. It's one of the best ways to get a stretch for the legs and low back with the added bonus of hip opening. Masaaki unpacks the shape using props, research poses and a quick anatomy lesson.
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