Pose Inspired by Shiva’s Vigorous Cycle of Life Dance
Tandavasana
(tahn-duh-VAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: standing leg straight, other knee bent, toes pointing away from the head; fingertips to
the temples
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose 2 Prep.
Utthita Hasta Padangushtasana 2 Prep.
(UT-ti-tuh HUH-stuh puh-DAHNG-goosh-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose B Prep. (Utthita Hasta Padangushtasana B Prep.)
Modification: knee bent
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance
Drishti Point: Parshva Drishti (to the right), Parshva Drishti (to the left)