2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

(Elliott) #1

Sideways Uneven Upward Staff Pose


Parshva Vishama Urdhva Dandasana

(PAHRSH-vuh VISH-uh-muh OORD-vuh duhn-DAHS-uh-nuh)


Modification: forearm to the floor in front of the face, palm down; legs parallel to the floor
Pose Type: inversion, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)


Leg Contraction Pose in Headstand 3


Pada Akunchanasana in Shirshasana 3

(PUH-duh uh-kunch-AHS-uh-nuh in sheer-SHAHS-uh-nuh)


Modification: one leg straight and out to the side, other knee to the chest
Pose Type: inversion, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)


Leg Contraction Pose in Uneven Headstand (Fusion of Headstand 5 and


Headstand 3 Arm Position)

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