Intense Side Stretch Pose
Parshvottanasana
(pahrsh-vo-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Reverse Prayer Intense Side Stretch Pose (Viparita Namaskar Parsvottanasana),
Back of the Body Prayer Intense Side Stretch Pose (Paschima Namaskara Parshvottanasana)
Pose Type: standing, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Hands Bound Intense Side Stretch Pose
Baddha Hasta Parshvottanasana
(BUH-duh HUH-stuh pahrsh-vo-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: both legs straight
Pose Type: standing, forward bend
Drishti Point: Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet), Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)