Half Pose Dedicated to Siddhar Kamalamuni
Ardha Kamalamunyasana
(UHR-duh KUH-muh-luhmoo-nyAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Upward Facing Lotus Pose (Urdhva Mukha Padmasana)
Modification: fingertips pointing to the back, thumbs pointing to the front, knees close to the hands
Pose Type: backbend, standing (on the knees)
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
ONE KNEE TO THE FLOOR: ONE LEG BENT & ONE LEG STRAIGHT UP TO THE SKY
One-Legged Camel Pose
Eka Pada Ushtrasana
(EY-kuh PUH-duh oosh-TRAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: Leg 1: knee to the floor Leg 2: foot to the floor in semi-lunge position
Pose Type: backbend, standing (on the knees)
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)