2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

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Maksikanagasana 1

(muhk-shi-kah-nah-GAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Stick Arm to the Side Grasshopper Pose (Parshva Bhuja Danda Salabhasana)
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)


Moonbird Pose


Chakorasana

(chuh-kor-AHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)


Uneven One-Legged Crane 1


Vishama Eka Pada Bakasana 1

(VISH-uh-muh EY-kuh PUH-duh buh-KAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: one forearm to the floor, other elbow bent at 90 degrees
Pose Type: arm/forearm balance, forward bend, inversion

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