Other Names
Toe Balance Pose, Toe to Nose Posture, Padangustasana, pada-Angushtha-Asana, padangushth Asan
Description
Pada means the foot. Angushtha implies the big toe. This posture is characterized by standing and holding the big toes.
How to reach the stretch
- From standing, take the feet hip distance apart. Exhale as you fold forward, taking hold of the big toes (see picture above).
- Inhale as look up to create length in the spine.
- Exhale and draw the length you’ve created down into the pose.
- Gaze back behind you.
How to release the stretch
- Stay in this posture for few seconds as per the capacity (approx 20 sec). Breathe normally.
- Release the posture and relax.
Benefits
Caution
- Do not do the pose if you have a recent or chronic injury to the legs, arms or shoulders.
- Be cautious of your hamstrings to not overstretch them in this pose.