Half Bound Inverted Tortoise Pose
Ardha Baddha Viparita Kurmasana
(UHR-duh BUH-duh vi-puh-REE-tuh koor-MAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: inversion, forward bend, binding
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
SHOULDERSTAND: GARUDA LEGS
Leg Position of the Pose Dedicated to Garuda in Hands Bound
Supported Whole Body Pose
Pada Garudasana in Baddha Hasta Salamba Sarvangasana
(PUH-duh guh-ru-DAHS-uh-nuh in BUH-duh HUH-stuh SAH-luhm-buh suhr-vuhng-GAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Shoulderstand
Modification: knees toward the forehead
Pose Type: inversion, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose), Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the
eyebrows)