Half Foot Big Toe Pose
Ardha Padangushtasana
(UHR-duh puhd-ahng-goosh-TAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: standing, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Sideways Half Intense Stretch Pose
Parshva Ardha Uttanasana
(PAHRSH-vuh UHR-duh ut-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Sideways Half Forward Bend
Modification: fingers interlocked, palms to the floor on the outside edge of the foot
Pose Type: standing, forward bend, side bend, twist
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)
STANDING HALF FORWARD BEND: HANDS ON THE FLOOR—HEELS UP