Big Toe Pose
Padangusthasana
How to
From standing, hinge at the hips and fold forward, hooking the first two fingers around each big toe and lengthening the spine before folding deeper.
Benefits
- Stretches the hamstrings and back
- Calms the nervous system
- A more active variation of a standing forward bend
Practice
Hold for 5-8 breaths, bending the knees if the hamstrings are tight.
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General information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or pain, talk to a doctor or qualified teacher first.
