Yoga pose: Janu Sirsanana C preparation
PhysioYoga Workshop for lower legs and feet – 7m 50s
Janu Sirsasana is a yoga pose found in the first series of Ashtanga Yoga and combines en forward bend with a quiet extreme position of the outward going knee and leg.
Usually it puts too much strain on the ball of the foot, especially at the big toe.
Here I explain why this exercise is done: in fact it helps to open the hip and knee and releases tension from the foot - which all assist in preparing the body for more extreme hipopeners.
We can use it as a way to strenghten the outside leg in a deeper way even if you are not interested in doing Janu Sirsasana C.
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