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Also: “Pose Dedicated to Sage Vamadeva B”

A sitting Front Split with both knees bent, to the extent that feet can hook around each other (proximate to the crotch).

The hands may be used to hold the feet in place, depending on the legs' angle, or may be free to do other things.

Ardha Bheka Kapotasana is a regression.

Kandasana is a similar image foot-locking move, built around a side split.