How to do EXTENDED HAND TO BIG TOE – Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

Posted on September 5, 2010 by George Watts

Benefits:

  • Strengthens the legs & ankles
  • Stretches the backs of the legs
  • Improves sense of balance

Precautions

  • Ankle or low back injuries

Modifications

  • If your hamstrings are tight, hold a strap looped around the left sole.

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George Watts is a BWY yoga teacher in Mid Wales. He teaches hatha yoga and helps fellow yoga teachers with their yoga lesson planning. For 100s of tips, tools & templates go to: www.georgewatts.org
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