2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

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One Hand Seated Eastern Intense Stretch Pose


Eka Hasta Upavishta Purvottanasana

(EY-kuh HUH-stuh u-puh-VISH-tuh poor-vo-TAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: One Hand Reverse Plank Prep.; Eka Hasta Upavistha Purvottanasana
Pose Type: seated, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows), Hastagrai or Hastagre
(hands)


LEGS IN FRONT: KNEES BENT—LEGS OUTSIDE OF THE SHOULDERS


Seated Knee to Shoulder Pose


Upavishta Janu Bhujasana

(u-puh-VISH-tuh JAH-nu buj-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Upavistha Janu Bhujasana
Modification: hands in Anjali Mudra (Hands in Prayer)
Pose Type: seated, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose), Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the
eyebrows)

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