One Arm Upward Hero Pose
Eka Urdhva Hasta Virasana
(EY-kuh OORD-vuh HUH-stuh veer-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: One Arm Upward Thunderbolt Pose (Eka Urdhva Hasta Vajrasana)
Pose Type: seated
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)
Hero Pose—Raised Bound Hands
Virasana Urdhva Baddha Hastasana
(veer-AHS-uh-nuh OORD-vuh BUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Thunderbolt Pose Raised Bound Hands (Vajrasana Urdhva Baddha Hastasana)
Modification: palms facing up
Pose Type: seated
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
THUNDERBOLT POSE: SITTING BONES ON THE FLOOR—TWISTS & SIDE BEND