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Standing Hand to Toe (Preparation) - Hasta Padangusthasana

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Standing Hand to Toe (Preparation) - Hasta Padangusthasana

Standing Hand to Toe (Preparation) - Hasta Padangusthasana

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Hasta P?d??gu??h?sana

10 Minutes
Advanced

STEPS :

  1. Start in Tadasana / Mountain pose
  2. Take a point at eye level to focus on with a soft gaze. 
  3. On an exhalation, bring the weight on your left foot and lift your right knee up. Reach with your right hand for your big toe. 
  4. Firm your left hip in and lengthen your spine. Keep your shoulders blades firmly on the back, and your chest open. As you inhale, start extending your right leg out to the front, without compromising the length in spine. 
  5. Stay for about 5 breaths, then as you inhale, bring your leg out to the right and stay for 5 more breaths. 
  6. To come out of the pose, on an inhalation, bring your leg back to the centre. As you exhale lower the foot back to the floor. 
  7. Repeat on the other side. 

Benefits

  • Stretches the hamstrings and strengthens the legs.
  • Improves balance.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.