Kalyasana
(kahl-YAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: one arm straight and parallel to the floor, other arm bent, palm facing up
Pose Type: standing
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)
Sideways Pose Dedicated to Goddess Kali
Parshva Kalyasana
(PAHRSH-vuh kahl-YAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: leaning to one side, one arm out to the side—elbow slightly bent, palm facing up, other
hand to the face—palm down
Pose Type: standing, side bend
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)
Sideways Half Bound Pose Dedicated to Goddess Kali
Parshva Ardha Baddha Kalyasana
(PAHRSH-vuh UHR-duh BUH-duh kahl-YAHS-uh-nuh)