The Revolved Head to Knee
- Focus: Spine
- Level: Intermediate
- Total Time: 60 seconds
- Indications: backache headache, insomnia, exhaustion; improve digestion, liver and kidney function
- Contraindications: diarrhea
The Revolved Head to Knee
Note:
The revolved head to knee works to open your spine while simultaneously stretching your hamstrings and shoulders. It can energize your liver and kidneys and can lead to better digestion. Experts believe that regularly performing the revolved head to knee can offer relief to those suffering from backaches, sleeplessness, headaches, and exhaustion. Stay away from this pose if you’re currently suffering from diarrhea.
Pose Instruction
- Begin by sitting with your torso straight upright and your legs spread apart. Bend your right knee out to the side and draw your right heel up to your groin. Flex your right knee slightly and move your right heel close to your left buttock.
- Breathe out, angle your torso to the left and bring your left shoulder to meet your inner left knee. Rest your left elbow on the ground inside your left knee, with your palm facing up. Grasp the big toe side of your left foot. Elongate the right side of your body, as you stretch your right arm upward to curve over your left thigh. Continue to stretch your right side until you can touch the toes of your left foot with the fingers of your right hand.
- Push your left thigh into the ground as you breathe in and gently stretch out your left leg. Avoid moving your left shoulder away from your knee as you straighten the left leg.
- When your left knee is fully extended, you can then turn your head and look toward the sky. Breathe in and move your right arm straight into the sky, angling toward your left foot. Breathe in again, stretch your right arm over the left side of your head, and grasp the edge of your right foot. Move your elbows apart and turn your head toward the sky.
- Stay in this position for several deep, slow breaths.
- To exit this pose, release your left foot with your hands, undo the twist of your torso, and rise up until you are once again sitting upright with your hands lowered at your sides. Return your legs to straight before you.
- Repeat this process, stretching to the right side.
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