2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

(Elliott) #1

(UHR-duh oosh-TRAHS-uh-nuh)


Modification: arm crossed behind the back to the opposite leg



  1. hand to the outside of the hip

  2. hand to the inside of the knee
    Pose Type: backbend, standing (on the knees)
    Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows), Hastagrai or Hastagre
    (hands)


Leg Position of the Pose Dedicated to Garuda in Half Camel Pose


Pada Garudasana in Ardha Ushtrasana

(PUH-duh guh-ru-DAHS-uh-nuh in UHR-duh oosh-TRAHS-uh-nuh}


Modification: one hand to the floor; other arm up, elbow bent
Pose Type: backbend, standing (on the knees)
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands), Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the
eyebrows)

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