2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

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ONE-LEGGED SQUATS: TWISTS—GRABBING ONTO THE FOOT, LEG STRAIGHT IN FRONT


One-Legged Pose Dedicated to Yogi Shankara


Eka Pada Shankarasana

(EY-kuh PUH-duh shunk-uhr-AHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: forehead to the shin
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)


Revolved One-Legged Pose Dedicated to Yogi Shankara


Parivritta Eka Pada Shankarasana

(puh-ri-VRIT-tuh EY-kuh PUH-duh shunk-uhr-AHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: twisting to the inside of the leg
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance, forward bend, twist, side bend
Drishti Point: Urdhva or Antara Drishti (up to the sky)

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