Revolved Bird of Paradise Pose
Parivritta Svarga Dvijasana
(puh-ri-VRIT-tuh SVUHR-guh dwij-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Raised and Revolved Bound Leg Pose (Utthita Parivritta Baddha Padasana)
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance, twist, binding
Drishti Point: Parshva Drishti (to the right), Parshva Drishti (to the left)
ONE LEG STANDING BALANCE: BOTH LEGS STRAIGHT—BACKBEND
Lord of the Dance Pose
Natarajasana
(NAH-tuh-rahj-AHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: under-head grip with one hand on the same side; both legs straight
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance, backbend
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)