2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

(Elliott) #1

Revolved Western Intense Stretch Pose Lotus Pose


Parivritta Paschimottana Padmasana

(puh-ri-VRIT-uh puhsh-chi-mo-TAHN-nuh puhd-MAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Revolved Forward Bend Lotus Pose
Modification: shoulder to the floor, other arm extended to the sky
Pose Type: seated, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)


Pose Dedicated to Siddhar Vaasamuni—One Hand Modification


Eka Hasta Vaasamunvasana

(EY-kuh HUH-stuh [vah-sah-moo]-NYAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: seated, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Urdhva or Antara Drishti (up to the sky)

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