Raised Hand to Big Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana)
The Sanskrit word “Utthita” means extended, “Hasta” means the hand, “Pandangustha” means big toe and “asana” means pose or posture. This is the Extended Hand-Toe Posture or Big Toe Hold.
Raised Hand to Big Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana) (yogawithjanet)
Benefits of the Raised Hand to Big Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana):
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Raised Hand to Big Toe Pose) strengthens the legs and ankles and the backs of the legs and also improves sense of balance.
How to perform the Raised Hand to Big Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana):
- Start the asana with Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
- Now, lift the right foot up and grab the big toe with the first two fingers and thumb of the right hand.
- Bring the left hand to the hip.
- Breathe-out and stretch the leg out and up in front of you, pulling the toes back.
- Hold the posture for few seconds and take several breaths.
- Now breathe-out and return back to Tadasana and repeat on the other foot.
Durations/Repetitions of the Raised Hand to Big Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana):
Hold Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Raised Hand to Big Toe Pose) for 20 to 30 seconds and repeat twice on each foot.
Difficulty Level and Advancement of the Raised Hand to Big Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana):
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Raised Hand to Big Toe Pose) is a difficulty level 6 asana recommended for intermediate yoga practitioner.
