Leg Position of Cow Face Pose on the Knees
Janu Pada Gomukhasana
(JAH-nu PUH-duh go-moo-KAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: 1. one hand on the hip, other arm straight over the head, side bend
- one arm crossed in front of the body, other arm over the head, elbow bent, side bend
Pose Type: 1. standing (on the knees) - standing (on the knees), side bend
Drishti Point: Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet), Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)
KNEES ON THE FLOOR: LOTUS POSE
Half Pose Dedicated to Sage Goraksha
Ardha Gorakshasana
(UHR-duh go-rak-SHAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: spine straight, one hand to the heart, other hand to the side of the thigh
Pose Type: standing (on the knees), balance
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose), Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)