Ardha Baddha Marichyasana in Ardha Vajrasana
(UHR-duh BUH-duh muh-ree-CHYAHS-uh-nuh in UHR-duh vuhj-RAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: seated, forward bend, twist, binding
Drishti Point: Parshva Drishti (to the right), Parshva Drishti (to the left)
THUNDERBOLT POSE: SITTING BONES ON THE FLOOR—FEET TURNED OUT—ARMS UP OVER THE HEAD
Complete Thunderbolt Pose—Raised Bound Hands
Paripurna Vajrasana—Urdhva Baddha Hastasana
(puh-ri-POOR-nuh vuhj-RAHS-uh-nuh OORD-vuh BUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: 1. looking straight ahead
head rolling back
Pose Type: 1. seated
seated, mild backbend
Drishti Point: 1. Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Angushtamadhye (thumbs)