LUNGE: BACK KNEE OFF THE FLOOR, BACK LEG STRAIGHT—FORWARD BENDS
Extended Lizard Tail Lunge Pose
Uttana Pristhasana
(ut-TAH-nuh prish-TAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: elbows to the floor on the inside of the front leg, back knee off the floor
Pose Type: standing, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Pose Dedicated to Sage Punnakeesar Lunge
Punnakeesarasana
(pu-nuh-kee-suh-RAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Bound God Favor Seeking Sacrifice Ritual Pose (Baddha Yajnasana), Bound
Christ’s Cross Pose
Modification: back knee off the floor
Pose Type: standing, forward bend, binding
Drishti Point: Padhayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)