Infinity Pose
Parivritta Paschimottana Baddha Hasta Urdhva Parshva Anantasana
(puh-ri-VRIT-tuh puhsh-chi-mo-TAHN-uh BUH-duh HUH-stuh OORD-vuh PAHRSH-vuh uh-nuhn-TAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Revolved Seated Forward Bend Bound Arms Upward Side Infinity Pose
Modification: arms wrapped around the foot, elbows toward the floor
Pose Type: seated, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Parshva Drishti (to the right), Parshva Drishti (to the left)
ONE LEG STRAIGHT, OTHER LEG CROSSED OVER: SIDE & BACKBEND
Upward Side Infinity Pose
Urdhva Parshva Anantasana
(OORD-vuh PAHRSH-vuh uh-nuhn-TAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: top leg crossed over, outside edge of the foot to the floor
looking to the side
head rolling back
Pose Type: 1. seated, side bend, twist
seated, side bend, twist, backbend
Drishti Point: 1. Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands), Padhayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)
Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)