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Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

Anatomical & Alignment Focus

Focus: Single-Leg Balance & Active Hip Flexion

Benefits: Strengthens legs and ankles, stretches hamstrings and hips deep.

Traditional Alignment Cues

  • 1Lift knee, loop index and middle fingers around big toe.
  • 2Extend leg forward, keeping spine tall and shoulders down.
  • 3Slowly open extended leg laterally, maintaining pelvic balance.