2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

(Elliott) #1

Supported Tiger Pose


Salamba Vyaghrasana (SAH-luhm-buh-nuh vyah-GRAHS-uh-nuh)

Also Known As: Cow Pose Modification (Bitilasana)
Modification: forearm on the floor, grabbing onto the foot with under-head grip on the opposite side
Pose Type: standing (on forearms and knees), backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows), Nasagrai or Nasagre
(nose)


ALL FOURS: FOREARMS—TWISTS


Hand to Leg Sideways Leg Position of Cow Face Pose in Cow Pose


Hasta Pada Parshva Pada Gomukhasana in Bitilasana

(HUH-stuh PUH-duh PAHRSH-vuh PUH-duh go-mu-KAHS-uh-nuh in bee-til-AHS-uh-nuh)


Modification: forearm to the floor
Pose Type: standing (on forearms and knees), twist
Drishti Point: Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)

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