2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

(Elliott) #1

DOWNWARD DOG: ONE-ARMED—ONE-LEGGED


Hand to Knee One-Legged Downward Facing Dog Pose


Hasta Janu Eka Pada Adho Mukha Shvanasana

(HUH-stuh JAH-nu EY-kuh PUH-duh uh-DO MUK-uh shwa-NAHS-uh-nuh)


Modification: hand grabbing onto the opposite knee
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance, forward bend
Drishti Point: Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)


Hand to Ankle One-Legged Downward Facing Dog Pose 1


Hasta Kulpa Eka Pada Adho Mukha Shvanasana 1

(HUH-stuh KUL-puh EY-kuh PUH-duh uh-DO MUK-uh shwa-NAHS-uh-nuh)


Modification: grabbing onto the ankle on the same side; back leg bent, knees together
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance, forward bend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)


Hand to Ankle One-Legged Downward Facing Dog Pose 2

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