Chin Stand (Ganda Bherundasana)

Chin Stand (Ganda Bherundasana) Photography by: Vibecke Dahl

Chin Stand Pose

Sanskrit Name: Ganda Bherundasana

Prep Poses:

  • Knees-Chest-Chin Pose (Ashtanga Namaskara)
  • Dolphin Pose (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana)
  • Puppy Pose (Uttana Shishosana)

Eight Angle Pose (Astavakrasana)

Eight Angle Pose (Astavakrasana) Photography by: Vibecke Dahle

Eight Angle Pose

Sanskrit Name: Astavakrasana

Prep Poses:

  • Compass Pose (Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana)
  • Crow Pose (Bakasana)
  • Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Chataranga Dandasana)

Upward Bow Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana)

Upward Bow Pose Urdhva Dhanurasana (Markham, Ontario, Canada)

Upward Bow (Wheel) Pose or Wheel Pose

Sanskrit Name: Urdhva Dhanurasana

Prep Poses:

  • High Lunge (Anjaneyasana)
  • Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
  • Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)