Upward Facing Western Intense Stretch
Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
(OORD-vuh MUK-uh puhsh-chi-mo-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Upward Facing Seated Forward Bend
Modification: grabbing onto the outside edges of the feet, feet hip distance apart, toes pointed
Pose Type: core, seated, forward bend
Drishti Point: Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)
ARM BALANCE: SITTING BONES & FEET OFF THE FLOOR
Celibate Pose
Brahmacharyasana
(bruh-muh-chahr-YAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Lifted Up Staff Pose (Dandasana Utpluti)
Modification: fingers to the floor, thumbs pointing to the back
Pose Type: core, arm balance
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)