The name comes from the Sanskrit words janu (जानु, jānu) meaning "knee", shirsha (शीर्ष, śīrṣa) meaning "head", and āsana (आसन) meaning "pose".
The pose is a modern one, first seen in the 20th century. It is described in Krishnamacharya's 1934 Yoga Makaranda, and in the works of his pupils
Stretches the spine, shoulders, hamstrings, and groins.
Stimulates the liver and kidneys.
Calms the brain and helps relieve mild depression.
Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause. Relieves anxiety, fatigue, headache.
Avoid this pose if one is suffering from severe low back pain. If the knees are injured.
Not to be practiced by pregnant women.
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