Book Stand Pose with Upward Bound Hands
Grantadara Urdhva Baddha Hastasana
(gruhn-tah-DAH-ruh OORD-vuh BUH-duh HUH-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Chikkiasana Urdhva Baddha Hastasana
Modification: fingers interlocked, palms facing up, looking up
Pose Type: standing
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)
KALI SQUAT: HEELS DOWN—ARMS UP OVER THE HEAD
Lotus Hand Seal in Upward Hands Pose Dedicated to Goddess Kali
Padma Mudra Urdhva Hasta Kalyasana
(PUHD-muh MU-druh OORD-vuh HUH-stuh kahl-YAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: heels down; arms extended to the sky, fingertips open
Pose Type: standing
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)