Pada Svastikasana in Adho Mukha Vrikshasana
(PUH-duh svuh-sti-KAHS-uh-nuh in uh-DO MUK-uh vrik-SHAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Pada Svastikasana in Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Modification: both knees bent, one knee bent toward the chest, other foot pointing to the back
Pose Type: inversion, arm balance, mild backbend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)
Scorpion Pose Prep.
Vrishchikasana Prep.
(vrish-chi-KAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Pose Dedicated to the Demon Taraka A (Tarakasana A)
Modification: knees bent, feet away from the head
Pose Type: inversion, arm balance, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)