More Seated Forward Bends
Poses Overview
Additional forward bending poses include the following.
Tiriang Mukha Eka Pada Paschimottanasana
“tiriang” = three limbs
“mukha” = face
“eka” = one
“pada” = foot
“paschima” = western
“uttana” = intense stretch
Some sources use “Trianga” rather than “Tiriang”
Three-Limbed Forward Bend
Also known as: Three Limbs Facing One Foot Intense West Stretch Pose
Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana
“ardha” = half
“baddha” = bound
“padma” = lotus
“paschima” = western
“uttana” = intense stretch
Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend
Also known as: Half Bound Lotus Western Intense Stretch Posture
Sasangasana
“sasanga” = having the marks of a hare
“sasaka” = rabbit
Rabbit Pose
Also known as: Hare Pose
Yoga Mudrasana
“yoga” = awareness
“mudra” = seal
Psychic Union Pose
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