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Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose

Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose
intermediateStanding/Balancing

Muscle Groups

HamstringsQuadricepsHip flexorsCore

A standing balancing pose where one leg is extended forward and held by the hand, challenging both balance and flexibility.

Alignment Cues

  • 1.Stand tall on one leg
  • 2.Hold the big toe with two fingers or use a strap
  • 3.Extend the leg forward, keeping the spine tall
  • 4.Keep the standing leg engaged
  • 5.Fix the gaze on a steady point

Benefits

  • +Improves balance
  • +Stretches hamstrings
  • +Strengthens the standing leg
  • +Develops focus

Muscle Groups

HamstringsQuadricepsHip flexorsCore

Contraindications

  • Ankle injury
  • Low back injury