2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

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Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)


Lion Pose Dedicated to an Avatar of Lord Vishnu in Garland Pose


Narasimhasana in Malasana

(nuh-ruh-sim-HAHS-uh-nuh in mah-LAHS-uh-nuh)


Also Known As: Lion Pose in Yoga Squat (Simhasana in Upaveshasana)
Modification: heels down
Pose Type: standing, forward bend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)


Half Bound Revolved Garland Pose


Ardha Baddha Parivritta Malasana

(UHR-duh BUH-duh puh-ri-VRIT-tuh mah-LAHS-uh-nuh)


Also Known As: Half Bound Revolved Yoga Squat (Ardha Baddha Parivritta Upaveshasana)
Modification: forearm on the knee
Pose Type: standing, twist, binding
Drishti Point: Parshva Drishti (to the right), Parshva Drishti (to the left)

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