Side Stretch Pose
Parshvasana
(pahrsh-VAH-suh-nuh)
Modification: fingers interlocked, palms pressed together
Pose Type: standing, side bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose), Urdhva or Antara Drishti (up to the sky)
Pose Inspired by Shiva’s Vigorous Cycle of Life Dance
Tandavasana
(tahn-duh-VAHS-suh-nuh)
Modification: heels down, legs crossed, arms up over the head
Pose Type: standing, side bend, backbend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)