This asana is for the beginner as it is one of the easiest yoga asanas. It Stretches all your muscles from head to toe.
Sanskrit Name : Padangusthasana
Pada : Foot
Angusta : Big Toe
Asana : Pose
How To
Steps :
- Stand up straight and place your feet parallel to each other. Make sure your legs should be straight and make a little distance between your feet.
- Exhale and bend forward from your hip joint. MAke sure your hand and torso move together.
- Now, Hold your big toe with the fingers and grip must be firm.
- Inhale and lift the torso and straighten your elbow.
- Exhale and bend again.
- Do this a few times.
- Come back to position.
Note :
- Keep the breath constant.
- Keep the torso straight as you go up and down.
- Make sure your stomach is empty.
- Best time to do in the morning. Can also do in the evening but make sure there is a difference of 4 to 6 hrs in between.
Benefits of Big Toe Pose ( Padangusthasana )
- Relieve stress, anxiety and calms the brain.
- Improves digestion.
- Helps in insomnia or sleep problem.
- Stimulates the liver and kidneys.
- Stretches the hamstrings and calves.
- Thighs become stronger.
- Reduce Menopause and menstrual disorders.
- Relive in Headaches and insomnia.
- Improves Focus
- Builds strength in Back
Cautions
- Lower back and neck Injures (Avoid this pose if you have neck or lower back injuries. )
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