Gate Pose
Parighasana
(puh-ri-GAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: bending to the side of the bent knee on the floor, hand to the floor on the outside of the
bent leg, toes of the straight leg pointing straight ahead
Pose Type: standing, side bend
Drishti Point: Urdhva or Antara Drishti (up to the sky)
Half Bound Gate Pose
Ardha Baddha Parighasana
(UHR-duh BUH-duh puh-ri-GAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: bending to the side of the bent knee on the floor, forearm to the floor on the side of the
bent leg, toes of the straight leg pointing straight ahead
Pose Type: standing, side bend, binding
Drishti Point: Urdhva or Antara Drishti (up to the sky)