2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

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Urdhva Ardha Gomukha Paschimottanasana

(OORD-vuh UHR-duh GO-muk-uh puhsh-chi-mo-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Upward One-Legged Cow Face Western Intense Stretch Pose (Urdhva Eka Pada
Gomukha Paschimottanasana), Upward Half Cow Face Seated Forward Bend
Modification: bottom leg straight, grabbing onto the foot
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)


Upward Half Cow Face Western Intense Stretch Pose


Urdhva Ardha Gomukha Paschimottanasana

(OORD-vuh UHR-duh GO-muk-uh puhsh-chi-mo-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Upward One-Legged Cow Face Western Intense Stretch Pose (Urdhva Eka Pada
Gomukha Paschimottanasana), Upward Half Cow Face Seated Forward Bend
Modification: top leg straight, grabbing onto both feet
Pose Type: seated, forward bend, core
Drishti Point: Padhayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)

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