Supta Hasta Padangusthasana - Supine Hand to Toe
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STEPS :
- Lie on your back, legs extended, feet flexed pressing out through the heels.
- On an exhalation draw the right knee into your chest, loop a strap around the arch of the right foot, or hook your first two fingers around your big toe.
- Extend the right leg up to the ceiling. Straighten your arms but keep both your shoulders on the mat.
- Keep your left leg engaged and press the top of your left thigh down with your hand. Extend through the right heel creating a comfortable stretch in your hamstrings.
- Stay for 5 breaths, then open your right leg out bringing it towards the floor on your right side. Keep the left hip grounded. Stay for 5 more breaths.
- Bring your leg back to centre and then lower it back to the mat. Repeat on the other side.
Benefits
- Stretches hips, thighs, hamstrings, groins, and calves.
- Strengthens the knees.
- Stimulates the prostate gland.
- Improves digestion.
- Relieves backache, sciatica, and menstrual discomfort.
- Therapeutic for high blood pressure, flat feet, and infertility.
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.