Urdhva Hasta Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana 1
(OORD-vuh HUH-stuh EY-kuh PUH-duh RAH-juh kuh-po-TAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: hips off the floor, back leg straight; arms extended to the sky
Pose Type: seated, backbend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angustha Ma Dyai (thumbs)
One-Legged King Pigeon Pose 1 Prep.
Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana 1 Prep.
(EY-kuh PUH-duh RAH-juh kuh-po-TAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: back leg straight; palms facing up, back of the hand on the foot and the knee
Pose Type: seated, backbend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
ONE-LEGGED KING PIGEON: BACK LEG STRAIGHT—FORWARD BEND & TWIST