Reverse Prayer Staff Pose
Viparita Namaskar Dandasana
(vi-puh-REE-tuh nuh-muhs-KAHR duhn-DAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Back of the Body Prayer Staff Pose (Paschima Namaskara Dandasana)
Pose Type: seated
Drishti Point: Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet), Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Staff Pose
Dandasana
(duhn-DAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: 1. fingertips pointing to the heels
- fingertips pointing away from the heels, head rolling back
Pose Type: seated, mild backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)