Vrschikasana – Scorpion Pose
Vrschikasana – Scorpion Pose Vrschikasana is derived from the combination of the Sanskrit words Vrschika(Scorpion) andasana (posture or pose). The reason for the name Vrschikasana is, this pose resembles the position of the Scorpion. It is called as Scorpion Pose in English. Preparatory Poses for Vriksasana are Pincha Mayurasana, Bhujangasana, Adho Mukha Vrikshasana, Sarvangasana, Urdhva