Padangusthasana | Big Toe Pose

Photo by Galen Coles of Christina Mills

Padangusthasana or Big Toe Pose is a great way to stretch the back of the body. This is the first foundational posture after the Sun Salutations in the Ashtanga yoga method.

Etymology

Sanskrit Name: Padangusthasana

English Translation: Big Toe Pose

Drishti

Nose

How to:

1. Inhale. Grab the big toes with straight arms. Look up.

2. Exhale. Fold allowing the elbows to go out to the sides. Hold for 5 breaths.

3. Inhale. Look up with straight arms.

Asana of the Ashtanga Primary Series

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