2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

(Elliott) #1

Pose Type: inversion, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)


Leg to the Side One Hand Headstand 5


Parshva Pada Eka Hasta Shirshasana 5

(PAHRSH-vuh PUH-duh EY-kuh HUH-stuh sheer-SHAHS-uh-nuh)


Modification: Side 1: arm bent at 90 degrees, palm flat on the floor, knee resting on the same elbow
Side 2: arm straight, grabbing onto the shin of the leg, leg straight out to the side
Pose Type: inversion, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)


Leg to the Side Revolved One Hand Headstand 5


Parshva Pada Parivritta Eka Hasta Shirshasana 5

(PAHRSH-vuh PUH-duh puh-ri-VRIT-tuh EY-kuh HUH-stuh sheer-SHAHS-uh-nuh)


Modification: Side 1: arm bent at 90 degrees, palm flat to the floor, leg straight out to the side
Side 2: arm straight up to the sky, knee resting on the opposite tricep
Pose Type: inversion, forward bend, twist

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