2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

(Elliott) #1

Seated Leg Position of the Pose Dedicated to Garuda


Upavishta Pada Garudasana

(u-puh-VISH-tuh PUH-duh guh-ru-DAHS-uh-nuh)


Also Known As: Upavistha Pada Garudasana
Modification: forehead to the knee
Pose Type: seated, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)


Revolved Seated Leg Position of the Pose Dedicated to Garuda


Parivritta Upavishta Pada Garudasana

(puh-ri-VRIT-tuh u-puh-VISH-tuh PUH-duh guh-ru-DAHS-uh-nuh)


Also Known As: Parivritta Upavistha Pada Garudasana
Modification: hands in Anjali Mudra (Hands in Prayer), one arm threaded through the legs
Pose Type: seated, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Parshva Drishti (to the right), Parshva Drishti (to the left)

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