Extended Hand To Big Toe Fold
| Sanskrit Name: | Utthita Hasta Padangustasana |
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| Similar Pose Names: | Standing Hand to Big Toe Fold,Big Toe Hold Fold, Standing Big Toe Fold |
| Category: | Standing |
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| Sub Category: | Standing |
| Types: | Balance, Forward Bend, Hip Opener, Inversion, Prone, Standing, Strengthen, Stretch |
| Anatomy: | Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Middle Back, Psoas, Wrists & Arms |
| Chakras: | Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre |
| Therapy: | Leg Congestion, Poor Posture, Varicose Veins |
| Drishti: | Tip Of Nose |
| Dosha: | Kapha, Pitta, Vata |
From Mountain bring left knee to belly. Wrap fingers and thumb around big toe of left foot. Firm front thigh muscles of standing leg. Press outer thigh inward. Extend left leg forward. Straighten knee. Bend forward with torso and come as as close to chest as possible without rounding your back. Repeat on right leg.
Strengthens legs, ankles. Stretches back of legs. Balance.
A) Use a strap. B) Raised leg on back of chair. C) Try holding up extended leg without your hand.
Back injury.
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Quick Tips
If you cannot reach the toes of your raised leg, practice Standing Head To Knee A until you have gained more flexibility.
Sanskrit
The Sanskrit name for this pose, “Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana” (oo-TEE-tah HAHS-tuh pahd-ahng-goosh-TAHS-uh-nuh), comes from five words:
“Utthita” — meaning “extended”
“Hasta”— meaning “hand”
“Pada” — meaning “foot”
“Angusta” — meaning “big toe”
“Asana” — meaning “pose”
