UTTITHA HASTHA PADANGUSTASANA (Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose)

Asana 13

UTTITHA HASTHA PADANGUSTASANA
(Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose)

Starting from TADASANA (standing pose) raise left leg with knee bent and hold the big toe with left hand. Place right hand at right hip.

Inhale – extend (straighten) left leg forward. Breath steadily and hold the position.

Balance is key and improves overall strength. Exhale – bend leg, release toe and come to standing position. Repeat on the other side.

This pose gives a great, deep reaching hamstring stretch and muscles overall.

Benefits
Strengthens the ankles and legs. Provides excellent balance overall. Improves back and spine.

Instructions and photograph by Personal Yoga Trainer K.B. Murale.