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Hasta Padangusthasana/ Extended Hand–to–Big Toe Pose
By FITTR
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PT0S
20 Jun 2022
2022-06-20T12:58:00.000Z
Preparation
This asana Improves concentration and coordinates muscular and nervous balance. The hips and the leg muscles are strengthened and toned. Let's look at how its' done: Stand upright with the feet together and focus on a fixed point at eye level. This is the starting position.
Method
Step 1
Bend the right knee and raise the thigh as high as possible towards the chest
Step 2
Hold the big toe of the right foot with the right hand
Step 3
Turn the knee out to the right and slowly straighten the leg to the side
Step 4
Raise the left arm to the side to assist with balance and adopt the gyana mudra
Step 5
Raise the leg higher and bring it closer to the body
Step 6
Hold the final position for as long as is comfortable
Step 7
Bend the right knee and bring the leg back to the centre
Step 8
Release the toe and lower the leg to the floor
Step 9
Return to the starting position and Repeat with the opposite leg
Step 10
And that's how you do Utthita Hastapadangasana
Step 11
Precautions: People with sciatica, lower back or ankle injury should avoid this pose.
