Pose Dedicated to Sage Marichi 4
Marichyasana 4
(muh-ree-CHYAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: binding under the knee
Pose Type: seated, forward bend, twist, binding
Drishti Point: Parshva Drishti (to the right), Parshva Drishti (to the left)
BOTH KNEES BENT: BINDING & TWISTS—ARM THREADED UNDER
Half Pose Dedicated to Sage Agasthiyar
Ardha Agasthiyarasana
(UHR-duh uh-guhs-ti-yahr-AH-suh-nuh)
Modification: 1. one arm threaded through
- full expression of the pose
Pose Type: 1. seated, forward bend, twist, binding - seated, forward bend, binding
Drishti Point: Urdhva or Antara Drishti (up to the sky), Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose), or Bhrumadhye
or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)