Upward Seated Angle Pose
Urdhva Upavishta Konasana
(OORD-vuh u-puh-VISH-tuh ko-NAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Urdhva Upavistha Konasana
Modification: palms to the floor, heels of the palms touching, fingertips pointing to the sides; feet
lifted, toes pointed
Pose Type: seated, forward bend, core
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows), Urdhva or Antara
Drishti (up to the sky)
HORIZONTAL SPLITS: FORWARD BEND
Tortoise Pose
Kurmasana
(koor-MAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: 1. knees bent
- legs straight
Pose Type: seated, forward bend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)