Yoga Anatomy

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Janu Sirsasana

Head-to-Knee Pose

JAH-new shear-SHAHS-anna

janu = knee; shiras = to touch with the head

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Spinal extensors

Latissimus dorsi

Gastrocnemius Hamstrings

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Hamstrings

Soleus

Gastrocnemius

Classification

Asymmetrical seated forward-bending pose

The entire back line of the extended leg side can be lengthened, from the sole of the foot to the

scalp fascia.