Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose Side
Utthita Hasta Padangushthasana B · उत्थित हस्त पादाङ्गुष्ठासन B
Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose Side
Utthita Hasta Padangushthasana B · उत्थित हस्त पादाङ्गुष्ठासन B
StandingBalance
Level
Advanced
Body
Standing, Balance
How to practice
Stay tall as your lifted leg opens to the side. Support the thigh and open from the hip without turning your whole body.
Benefits
Trains standing balance and hip control while stretching the inner thigh of the raised leg.
Who should avoid or modify
- Hold a wall and open the leg only as far as the pelvis stays steady. Bend the lifted knee rather than pulling on the groin or standing knee.
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