Half Lotus Intense Extended Puppy Dog Pose
Ardha Padma Uttana Shvanakasana
(UHR-duh PUHD-muh ut-TAHN-uh shvuh-nuh-KAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Half Lotus Heart Pose (Ardha Padma Anahatasana), Half Lotus Extended Dog Pose
(Ardha Padma Utthita Shvanasana)
Pose Type: prone, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows), Angushtamadhye or
Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)
Half Bound Lotus Intense Extended Puppy Dog Pose
Ardha Baddha Padma Uttana Shvanakasana
(UHR-duh BUH-duh PUHD-muh ut-TAHN-uh shvuh-nuh-KAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Half Bound Lotus Heart Pose (Ardha Baddha Padma Anahatasana), Half Bound
Lotus Extended Dog Pose (Ardha Baddha Padma Utthita Shvanasana)
Pose Type: prone, backbend, binding
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows), Angushtamadhye or
Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)