2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

(Elliott) #1

STANDING FULL FORWARD BEND: HANDS TO THE FLOOR & HANDS TO THE BACK OF THE LEGS


Intense Stretch Pose


Uttanasana

(ut-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)


Also Known As: Full Forward Bend
Modification: palms to the floor, fingers pointing to the back
Pose Type: standing, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)


Intense Stretch Pose


Uttanasana

(ut-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)


Also Known As: Full Forward Bend and Standing Turtle Pose (Nindra Kurmasana)
Modification: feet hip width apart, grabbing onto the calves, elbows bent
Pose Type: standing, forward bend

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