STANDING FULL FORWARD BEND: TWISTS
Sideways Intense Stretch
Parshva Uttanasana
(PAHRSH-vuh ut-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Sideways Full Forward Bend
Modification: one hand grabbing onto the opposite ankle, fingertips of the other hand to the floor
Pose Type: standing, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Parshva Drishti (to the right), Parshva Drishti (to the left)
Sideways Intense Stretch
Parshva Uttanasana
(PAHRSH-vuhut-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Sideways Full Forward Bend and Sideward Forward Stretch (Parshva Bhaga
Uttanasana)
Modification: fingers interlocked, palms to the floor on the outside edge of the foot
Pose Type: standing, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)