2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

(Elliott) #1

Half Bound Sideways Head to Knee Pose


Ardha Baddha Parshva Janu Shirshasana

(UHR-duh BUH-duh PAHRSH-vuh JAH-nu sheer-SHAHS-uh-nuh)


Also Known As: Sideways Half Bound Angle Pose (Parshva Ardha Baddha Konasana)
Modification: 1. toes pointed



  1. toes flexed in
    Pose Type: seated, forward bend, side bend, twist, binding
    Drishti Point: Urdhva or Antara Drishti (up to the sky)


Revolved Head to Knee Pose


Parivritta Janu Shirshasana

(puh-ri-VRIT-tuh JAH-nu sheer-SHAHS-uh-nuh)


Modification: elbow to the floor



  1. forearm to the floor, chest to the side

  2. head on the knee, chest to the sky
    Pose Type: seated, side bend, twist
    Drishti Point: Urdhva or Antara Drishti (up to the sky)

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