TOES CURLED IN: BACKBEND—HANDS TO THE FLOOR & TOE BALANCE
Thunderbolt Pose
Vajrasana
(vuhj-RAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Tip Toe Bed Pose Prep. (Prapada Paryankasana Prep.)
Modification: toes curled in, fingertips pointing away from the feet, intense backbend
Pose Type: backbend, standing (on the knees)
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
Tip Toe Camel Pose
Prapada Ushtrasana
(PRUH-puh-duh oosh-TRAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: palms flat to the floor, fingertips pointing to the front
Pose Type: backbend, standing (on the knees)
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)