Upward Salute Pose in Camel Pose
Urdhva Hastasana in Ushtrasana
(OORD-vuh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh in oosh-TRAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Pigeon Pose Prep. (Kapotasana Prep.)
Modification: palms together
Pose Type: backbend, standing (on the knees)
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows), Angushtamadhye or
Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)
Raised Bound Hands in Camel Pose
Urdhva Baddha Hastasana in Ushtrasana
(OORD-vuh BUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh in oosh-TRAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: 1. hips pushed back
- hips pushed forward
Pose Type: backbend, standing (on the knees)
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)