ONE LEG STANDING BALANCE: BOTH KNEES BENT—BINDING & TWISTS
Revolved Bound Standing Rising Wind Relieving Pose Prep.
Parivritta Baddha Stiti Utthita Vayu Muktyasana Prep.
(puh-ri-VRIT-tuh BUH-duh STI-ti UT-ti-tuh VAH-yu muk-TYAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Parivritta Baddha Nindra Utthita Vayu Muktyasana Prep.
Modification: foot resting on the knee, standing leg bent
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance, forward bend, twist, binding
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
Pose Inspired by Shiva’s Vigorous Cycle of Life Dance
Tandavasana
(tahn-duh-VAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: knee to the opposite elbow, foot resting on the knee, standing leg bent, heel down
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose), Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)