2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

(Elliott) #1
Utthita Stiti Bhujangasana

(UT-ti-tuh STI-ti bu-juhng-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Utthita Nindra Bhujangasana
Modification: toes down, hands on the front of the knees
Pose Type: standing, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)


Sun Salutation Pose


Surya Namaskarasana

(SOOR-yuh nuh-muhs-kahr-AHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: palms facing up
Pose Type: standing, backbend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)


Sun Salutation Pose


Surya Namaskarasana

(SOOR-yuh nuh-muhs-kahr-AHS-uh-nuh-uh-nuh)

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