Standing Hand to Big Toe Yoga Pose Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (female)

Standing Hand to Big Toe Yoga Pose Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start by standing straight, feet together and hands at your sides
  • 2Bring your right knee toward your chest and hold the outside of your right foot with right hand
  • 3Slowly straighten your right leg in front of you while maintaining your balance on the left foot
  • 4Hold this position for up to one minute
  • 5Repeat the exercise with your left leg

Tips:

  • For balancing, find a spot on the floor to gaze at
  • Don't force the stretch, work gradually into the pose over time
  • If unable to reach your foot, use a strap placed on the sole
  • Practice next to a wall if you find it difficult to maintain balance

Standing Hand to Big Toe Yoga Pose Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs