2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

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THUNDERBOLT POSE: SITTING BONES ON THE FLOOR—KNEES OPEN WIDE


Lion Pose Dedicated to an Avatar of Lord Vishnu in Knees Spread


Wide Hero Pose


Narasimhasana in Prasarita Janu Virasana

(nuh-ruh-sim-HAHS-uh-nuh in pruh-SAH-ri-tuh JAH-nu veer-AHS-uh-nuh)


Also Known As: Lion Pose (Simhasana)
Modification: sitting bones on the floor
Pose Type: seated, mild backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)


Knees Spread Wide Hero Pose


Prasarita Janu Virasana

(pruh-SAH-ri-tuh JAH-nu veer-AHS-uh-nuh)


Also Known As: Frog Pose (Mandukasana)
Modification: sitting bones off the floor
Pose Type: seated

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