2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses

(Elliott) #1

Feet to the Back King Pigeon Pose


Pada Paschima Raja Kapotasana

(PUH-duh PUHSH-chi-muh RAH-juh kuh-po-TAHS-uh-nuh)


Pose Type: prone, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)


UPWARD DOG POSE: BOTH LEGS STRAIGHT


Upward Facing Dog Pose


Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana

(OORD-vuh MUK-uh shvuh-NAHS-uh-nuh)


Modification: toes pointed to the back, knees on the floor



  1. looking straight ahead

  2. head rolling back
    Pose Type: prone, backbend
    Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)

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