2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

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Bridge Whole Body Pose


Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

(SEY-tu BUHN-duh suhr-vuhng-GAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Upward Bow Pose Prep. (Urdhva Dhanurasana Prep.)
Modification: palms under the shoulders, fingertips pointing to the heels
Pose Type: supine, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)


Upward Hands Bound Bridge Whole Body Pose


Urdhva Baddha Hasta Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

(OORD-vuh BUH-duh HUH-stuh SEY-tu BUHN-duh suhr-vuhng-GAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Desk Pose Modification (Dwipadapitam)
Pose Type: supine, backbend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)

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