Lotus Pose
Padmasana
(puhd-MAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: palms to the floor behind the hips; fingertips facing forward, backbend
Pose Type: seated, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
LOTUS POSE: FINGERS BOUND - BICEPS BY THE EARS
Raised Bound Hands Lotus Pose
Urdhva Baddha Hasta Padmasana
(OORD-vuh BUH-duh HUH-stuh puhd-MAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Seated Mountain Pose A (Parvatasana A)
Pose Type: seated, mild backbend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye (Thumbs)