Half Locust Pose
Ardha Shalabhasana
(UHR-duh shuh-luh-BAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Crocodile Pose (Makarasana)
Modification: one arm straight to the front—palm facing down, other hand to the floor by the hip—
palm down
Pose Type: prone, backbend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)
One-Legged Frog Pose in Locust Pose
Eka Pada Bhekasana in Shalabhasana
(EY-kuh PUH-duh bey-KAHS-uh-nuh in shuh-luh-BAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: prone, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows) or Hastagrai or
Hastagre (hands)