Son of Anjani (Lord ) Pose

Anjaneyasana (uhn-juh-ney-AHS-uh-nuh) Also Known As: Monkey Pose (Kapyasana), Crescent Lunge Pose Modification: arms up over the head, back knee on the floor, palms pressed together Pose Type: standing, mild Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows), Angusthamadhye or Angustha Ma Dyai (thumbs)

Standing Pose of the Heavenly Spirits Prep.

Stiti Valakhilyasana Prep. (STI-ti VAH-luh-kil-YAHS-uh-nuh) Also Known As: Nindra Valakhilyasana; Son of Anjani (Lord Hanuman) Lunge Pose (Anjaneyasana), Crescent Lunge Pose) Modification: back knee on the floor, arms up over the head, palms open to the sky, arms parallel to the floor Pose Type: standing, backbend Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)

Standing Pose of the Heavenly Spirits

Stiti Valakhilyasana (STI-ti VAH-luh-kil-YAHS-uh-nuh) Also Known As: Nindra Valakhilyasana Modification: back knee to the floor, grabbing the back heel with overhead grip Pose Type: standing, backbend Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)

LUNGE: BACK KNEE ON THE FLOOR—TWISTS AND SIDE BENDS

Sideways Son of Anjani (Lord Hanuman) Lunge Pose

Parshva Anjaneyasana (PAHRSH-vuh uhn-juh-ney-AHS-uh-nuh) Modification: back knee on the floor; one hand to the inside of the opposite knee, other arm up over the head Pose Type: standing, side bend, backbend Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)

Revolved Paying Homage Lunge Pose

Parivritta Namasyasana (puh-ri-VRIT-tuh nuh-muh-SYAHS-uh-nuh) Also Known As: Curtsey Lunge Modification: front leg crossed over to the side, opposite elbow over the front knee, back knee on the floor Pose Type: standing, twist Drishti Point: Parshva Drishti (to the right), Parshva Drishti (to the left)

Revolved Son of Anjani (Lord Hanuman) Lunge Pose

Parivritta Anjaneyasana (puh-ri-VRIT-tuh uhn-juh-ney-AHS-uh-nuh) Modification: back knee on the floor, toes curled in; one hand to the floor, other arm up in the sky; twisting to the inside of the front knee Pose Type: standing, twist Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)

Tip Toe Sideways Son of Anjani (Lord Hanuman) Lunge Pose

Prapada Parshva Anjaneyasana (PRUH-puh-duh PAHRSH-vuh uhn-juh-ney-AHS-uh-nuh) Modification: back knee on the floor, toes pointed to the back, one hand to the floor, other arm up in the sky, twisting to the outside of the front knee Pose Type: standing, twist Drishti Point: Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)

Revolved Son of Anjani (Lord Hanuman) Lunge Pose

Parivritta Anjaneyasana (puh-ri-VRIT-tuh uhn-juh-ney-AHS-uh-nuh) Also Known As: Revolved Monkey Pose (Parivritta Anjaneyasana) Modification: back knee on the floor Pose Type: standing, twist Drishti Point: Padhayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)

LUNGE: BACK KNEE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HIP SOCKET

Tip Toe Revolved Son of Anjani (Lord Hanuman) Lunge Pose

Prapada Parivritta Anjaneyasana (PRUH-puh-duh puh-ri-VRIT-tuh uhn-juh-ney-AHS-uh-nuh) Pose Type: standing, twist Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)

Horse Pose Prep.

Vatayanasana Prep. (vah-tah-yuh-NAHS-uh-nuh) Modification: back knee and foot on the floor Pose Type: standing Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)

Fighting Warrior Pose 1 Yudhasana 1 (yu-DAHS-uh-nuh) Pose Type: standing Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)

Fighting Warrior Pose 2

Yudhasana 2 (yu-DAHS-uh-nuh) Modification: back knee on the floor Pose Type: standing Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)

LUNGE: BACK KNEE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HIP SOCKET—FORWARD BEND

Half Equestrian Riding Horse Lunge Pose

Ardha Ashva Sanchalanasana (UHR-duh UHSH-vuh suhn-chuh-luh-NAHS-uh-nuh) Modification: spine in Cat Tilt, back knee down, toes pointing away from the head Pose Type: standing, forward bend Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)

Tip Toe Bound Son of Anjani (Lord Hanuman) Lunge Pose

Prapada Baddha Anjaneyasana (PRUH-puh-duh BUH-duh uhn-juh-ney-AHS-uh-nuh) Modification: front leg bound, back knee on the floor, toes pointing away from the head Pose Type: standing, forward bend, binding Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)

One Foot Behind the Head Extended Lizard Tail Lunge Pose

Eka Pada Shirsha Uttana Pristhasana (EY-kuh PUH-duh SHEER-shuh ut-TAHN-uh prish-TAHS-uh-nuh) Modification: back knee under the hip, toes pointing away from the head Pose Type: standing, forward bend Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)

One Foot Behind the Head Extended Lizard Tail Lunge Pose

Eka Pada Shirsha Uttana Pristhasana (EY-kuh PUH-duh SHEER-shuh ut-TAHN-uh prish-TAHS-uh-nuh) Modification: legs working toward full vertical splits, toes of the back leg curled in Pose Type: standing, forward bend Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)

LUNGE: BACK KNEE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HIP SOCKET—BACKBEND

Son of Anjani (Lord Hanuman) Lunge Pose

Anjaneyasana (uhn-juh-ney-AHS-uh-nuh) Modification: deep backbend; chest open, arms to the side, elbows bent; back knee on the floor, toes pointing away from the head Pose Type: standing, backbend Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)

Tip Toe One Hand to Foot Son of Anjani (Lord Hanuman) Lunge Pose

Prapada Eka Hasta Pada Anjaneyasana (PRUH-puh-duh EY-kuh HUH-stuh PUH-duh uhn-juh-ney-AHS-uh-nuh) Modification: deep backbend; hand to the ankle on the same side Pose Type: standing, backbend Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)

Both Hands to Foot Son of Anjani (Lord Hanuman) Lunge Pose

Dwi Hasta Pada Anjaneyasana (DWI-huh-stuh PUH-duh uhn-juh-ney-AHS-uh-nuh) Modification: backbend Pose Type: standing, backbend Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)

Tip Toe Both Hands to Foot Son of Anjani (Lord Hanuman) Lunge Pose

Prapada Dwi Hasta Pada Anjaneyasana (PRUH-puh-duh DWI-huh-stuh PUH-duh uhn-juh-ney-AHS-uh-nuh) Modification: deep backbend, back knee on the floor, back toes curled in Pose Type: standing, backbend Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)

LUNGE: BACK KNEE ON THE FLOOR—FOOT OFF THE FLOOR

One-Legged King Pigeon Pose 2 Prep.

Eka Pada Raja 2 Prep. (EY-kuh PUH-duh RAH-juh kuh-po-TAHS-uh-nuh) Modification: arms open wide and raised Pose Type: standing, forward bend Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)

Half Bound Revolved One-Legged King Pigeon Pose 2 Prep.

Ardha Baddha Parivritta Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana 2 Prep. (UHR-duh BUH-duh puh-ri-VRIT-tuh EY-kuh PUH-duh RAH-juh kuh-po-TAHS-uh-nuh) Pose Type: standing, twist, binding Drishti Point: Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)

Tip Toe Extended Lizard Tail Lunge Pose Prep.

Prapada Uttana Pristhasana Prep. (PRUH-puh-duh ut-TAHN-uh prish-TAHS-uh-nuh) Modification: arms straight to semi-straight, back foot lifted off the floor Pose Type: standing, forward bend Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose), Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)