2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

(Elliott) #1

Eight Limbs Pose


Ashtangasana

(uhsh-tahng-AHS-uh-nuh)


Also Known As: Eight Point Bow Pose (Ashtanga Namaskara)
Pose Type: prone, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)


Reverse Prayer Water Grove Pose


Viparita Namaskar Nirakunjasana

(vi-puh-REE-tuh nuh-muhs-KAHR neer-uh-kunj-AHS-uh-nuh)


Also Known As: Back of the Body Prayer Water Grove Pose (Paschima Namaskara Nirakunjasana),
Heart Pose Modification
Modification: toes curled in
Pose Type: prone, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)

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