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[[File:Utthitaha-stapadangusthasana.png|thumb|right|''Utthitaha-stapadangusthasana'']] | [[File:Utthitaha-stapadangusthasana.png|thumb|right|''Utthitaha-stapadangusthasana'']] | ||
| − | '''Utthita Hasta Padangustasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose from Sanskrit. | + | '''Utthita Hasta Padangustasana''' <ref name="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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*Practice this pose with caution if you are pregnant, have hamstring and hip injuries, or ankle injuries. | *Practice this pose with caution if you are pregnant, have hamstring and hip injuries, or ankle injuries. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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| + | <ref name="Utthita Hasta Padangustasana">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utthitahastap%C4%81d%C4%81%E1%B9%85gu%E1%B9%A3%E1%B9%ADh%C4%81sana "wikipedia"]</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Yoga]] | [[Category:Yoga]] | ||
Revision as of 17:18, 9 January 2017
Utthita Hasta Padangustasana [1] 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.
