ONE LEG STRAIGHT TO THE SKY, ONE LEG CROSSED OVER
Upward Facing Western Intense Stretch
Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
(OORD-vuh MUK-uh puhsh-chi-mo-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Upward Facing Forward Bend
Modification: legs crossed, one arm threaded through the legs, other hand to the center of the chest
Pose Type: supine, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows), Padayoragrai or
Padayoragre (toes/feet)
Reclined Hands Bound Pose Dedicated to Astavakra
Supta Baddha Hasta Ashtavakrasana
(SUP-tuh BUH-duh HUH-stuh uhsh-tuh-vuh-KRAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Reclined Hands Bound Eight Angle Pose
Modification: ankles crossed
Pose Type: supine, forward bend, twist, binding
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)