2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

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Sideways Head to Knee Pose


Parshva Janu Shirshasana

(PAHRSH-vuh JAH-nu sheer-SHAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Sideways Half Bound Angle Pose (Parshva Ardha Baddha Konasana)
Pose Type: seated, side bend
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)


Sideways Head to Knee Pose


Parshva Janu Shirshasana

(PAHRSH-vuh JAH-nu sheer-SHAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Sideways Half Bound Angle Pose (Parshva Ardha Baddha Konasana)
Modification: elbow to the floor on the inside of the leg, other hand on the hip
Pose Type: seated, forward bend, side bend
Drishti Point: Urdhva or Antara Drishti (up to the sky)

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