Intense Side Stretch Pose
Parshvottanasana
(pahrsh-vo-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: both hands grabbing onto the calf of the back leg
Pose Type: standing, forward bend
Drishti Point: Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)
INTENSE SIDE STRETCH: FULL FORWARD BEND—ARMS IN FRONT AND ARMS POINTING TO THE BACK
Intense Side Stretch Pose Prep.
Parshvottanasana Prep.
(pahrsh-vo-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: palms to the floor on either side of the front foot
Pose Type: standing, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)