2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

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One Hand Sideways Complete Thunderbolt Pose


Eka Hasta Parshva Paripurna Vajrasana

(EY-kuh HUH-stuh PAHRSH-vuh puh-ri-POOR-nuh vuhj-RAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: seated, side bend
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)


THUNDERBOLT POSE: SITTING BONES ON THE FLOOR—FEET TURNED OUT—ONE-LEGGED & FORWARD
BENDS


Half Pose Dedicated to Sage Marichi in Half Thunderbolt Pose


Ardha Marichyasana in Ardha Vajrasana

(UHR-duh muh-ree-CHYAHS-uh-nuh in UHR-duh vuhj-RAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: grabbing onto the knee with both hands
Pose Type: seated, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)

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