Padangusthasana Yoga Pose
Slide the index and middle fingers of each hand between the big toes and the second toes.
Padangusthasana yoga pose. The name padangusthasana is derived from the sanskrit pada which means foot angustha which means thumb and asana which means pose. In ubhaya padangusthasana sanskrit word ubhaya means both pada means foot and angustha means big toe and asana means pose ie both big toe pose. Though a simple pose it is effective for the entire body as it calms the mind with a good flow of blood to the brain. The pose is very good for stretching many muscles of the body and ideal for people with flat feet.
Keeping your legs completely straight exhale and bend forward from your hip joints moving your torso and head as one unit. Bringing a yoga approach can improve this stretch by introducing important alignment points and bringing attention to body mechanics to reduce the chance of overdoing it. Padangusthasana helps boost energy in the body and hence can be included in flow yoga sequences. The padangusthasana is an asana of the ashtanga yoga tradition that is done while standing.
Reclined big toe pose supta padangusthasana is a classic stretch for runners and other athletes since it gets right into the hamstrings and calves. Contract your front thigh muscles to lift your kneecaps.