ONE-LEGGED SQUAT: HALF LOTUS—HEEL DOWN
Half Lotus One-Legged Garland Pose
Ardha Padma Eka Pada Malasana
(UHR-duh PUHD-muh EY-kuh PUH-duh mah-LAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Half Lotus One-Legged Yoga Squat (Ardha Padma Eka Pada Upaveshasana)
Modification: arms parallel to the floor
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)
Half Lotus Bound One-Legged Garland Pose
Ardha Padma Baddha Eka Pada Malasana
(UHR-duh PUHD-muh BUH-duh EY-kuh PUH-duh mah-LAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Half Lotus Bound One-Legged Yoga Squat (Ardha Padma Baddha Eka Pada
Upavesasana)
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance, forward bend, binding
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)