Agasthiyarasana
(uh-guhs-ti-yahr-AH-suh-nuh)
Modification: 1. prep. one arm threaded under the knee, fingertips of the other hand to the floor
- full expression of the pose
Pose Type: seated, forward bend, binding
Drishti Point: 1. Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands) - Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
BOTH KNEES BENT: BINDING & TWISTS—KNEES TOGETHER
Seated Noose Pose Prep.
Upavishta Pashasana
(u-puh-VISH-tuh puh-SHAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Half Noose Pose (Ardha Pashasana), Upavistha Pashasana
Modification: 1. grabbing onto the knees
- elbow over the opposite knee
Pose Type: seated, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Parshva Drishti (to the right), Parshva Drishti (to the left)