Upward Star Pose
Urdhva Tarasana
(OORD-vuh tahr-AHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: seated, forward bend, core
Drishti Point: Padhayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet) or Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
LEGS IN FRONT: KNEES BENT
Seated Eastern Intense Stretch Pose
Upavishta Purvottanasana
(u-puh-VISH-tuh poor-vo-TAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Reverse Plank Prep.; Upavistha Purvottanasana
Pose Type: seated, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)