Extended Hand To Big Toe Fold

Sanskrit Name:	Utthita Hasta Padangustasana
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, Strengthen, Stretch, Inversion, Hip Opener, Prone, Standing
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:	Vata, Pitta, Kapha

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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