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'''Utthita Hasta Padangustasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose from Sanskrit. | '''Utthita Hasta Padangustasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose from Sanskrit. | ||
The name of this pose comes from "utthita" meaning "extended", "hasta" meaning "hand", "pada" meaning "leg" or "foot", "angusta" meaning "big toe", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | The name of this pose comes from "utthita" meaning "extended", "hasta" meaning "hand", "pada" meaning "leg" or "foot", "angusta" meaning "big toe", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | ||
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== Benefits == | == Benefits == | ||
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#Stretching of the hamstrings and inner hip of the extended leg | #Stretching of the hamstrings and inner hip of the extended leg | ||
#Improving balance and concentration. | #Improving balance and concentration. | ||
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== Cautions == | == Cautions == | ||
Revision as of 14:35, 15 December 2016
Utthita Hasta Padangustasana is an Asana. It is translated as Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose from Sanskrit.
The name of this pose comes from "utthita" meaning "extended", "hasta" meaning "hand", "pada" meaning "leg" or "foot", "angusta" meaning "big toe", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
Benefits
- Strengthening of the standing leg
- Stretching of the hamstrings and inner hip of the extended leg
- Improving balance and concentration.
Cautions
- Practice this pose with caution if you are pregnant, have hamstring and hip injuries, or ankle injuries.
