Standing Hand to Big Toe Pose

Standing Hand to Big Toe Pose

Utthita Hasta Padangushthasana · उत्थित हस्त पादाङ्गुष्ठासन

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Standing Hand to Big Toe Pose

Utthita Hasta Padangushthasana · उत्थित हस्त पादाङ्गुष्ठासन

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StandingBalance
Level

Advanced

Body

Standing, Balance

How to practice

Keep your standing leg steady and your chest lifted. Support the thigh with your free hand and leave the leg comfortably bent.

Benefits

Develops single-leg balance while stretching the raised leg's hamstrings and strengthening the standing hip.

Who should avoid or modify

  • Use a wall or strap and keep the lifted knee bent if needed. Do not lock the standing knee or pull the leg higher through hamstring pain.

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