Foundations of Asanas---Utthita Hasta Padangustasana/Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose

💟How to do:

1. Start from Tadasana/ Mountain Pose;

2. Shift your weight onto your left foot, find balance;

3. Bend your right knee and lift it up toward your belly;

4. Use your middle and index fingers to grab your right big toe, keep the standing leg strong and standing foot firmly pressed into the ground;

5. Inhale, extend your right leg to the front, find your balance, breathe steadily;

6. When you are steady, swing your right leg to the side;

7. Hold this pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

8. To come out, exhale, slowly bring your leg forward, release your fingers and right leg down to Tadasana.

(Repeat on the other side)

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💟Modifications:

1. Use a strap. If you have tight hamstring, Loop the strap around your right sole and hold the strap with your right hand; You may set left hand on your hip for less balancing challenge;

2. Use a Combo of Strap and Chair(or Wall). Same as above, just add a chair beside you for support if you are still building up your balance. You may also stand by a wall for support;

3. Bend your knee. You may keep knee bent if you have tight hamstrings. Try to keep your torso straight up and your spine long. Don't lean forward;

4. Extend leg with hand on your knee. Keep your right knee bent, hold your right knee with your right hand, then open to the side. It can be a prep pose.

5. Reclined. Do this pose when you lay on your back. Use a strap to loop around your right sole. First lift up your right leg then open to the side, opening to an angle that you feel comfortable with.