FOOT TO THE BACK: TWISTS—KNEE BENT TOWARD THE CHEST
Root Lord of the Fishes Pose Prep.
Mula Matsyendrasana Prep.
(MOOL-uh muhts-yeyn-DRAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: heel to the perineum, other foot resting on the knee, fingertips to the floor by the hips
Pose Type: seated, forward bend
Drishti Point: Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)
Half Root Lord of the Fishes Pose
Ardha Mula Matsyendrasana
(UHR-duh MOOL-uh muhts-yeyn-DRAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: heel to the perineum, other foot resting on the knee, fingertips of one hand to the floor
by the hips, other hand grabbing onto the opposite knee
Pose Type: seated, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Parshva Drishti (to the right), Parshva Drishti (to the left)