Sanskrit name of the "flat back" pose

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#1

What is the name of the pose between standing forward bend and plank in Sun Salute A where on the inhale you lift your head/back to horizontal, hands around ankles, forming a triangle before moving into plank/chaturanga - is this a separate pose by itself or just something transitional?

I’ve seen it called “flat back”; Natasha R in the Yoga Journal beginner’s DVD just says something like “…lift and open the heart…”

#2

it’s a transition movement. :slight_smile:

#3

Some refer to the pose as Urdhva Mukha Uttanasana while others call it Ardha Uttanasana.

gk

#4

Eep. I learned something.

#5

thank g-d we do, otherwise we stop living :slight_smile: