Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose (Supta Padangusthasana)
Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose (Supta Padangusthasana)
Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose is a beginner to intermediate stretch that takes the pressure off the spine and can really dig into the hamstrings. A strap can be used until the Yogi and get to the full expression. Yogi’s with a torn hamstring use caution, for tight hamstrings, use a folded blanket under the hips.
To do Reclining-Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose, lay flat on the mat then lift the leg straight up and reach for the foot while keeping the shoulders flat on the mat. Until the full expression can be reached, try using a strap as an extension of the arms and gently pull the leg back. Release and try Bridge Pose as a follow up to this posture.
Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose is a beginner to intermediate stretch that takes the pressure off the spine and can really dig into the hamstrings. A strap can be used until the Yogi and get to the full expression. Yogi’s with a torn hamstring use caution, for tight hamstrings, use a folded blanket under the hips.
To do Reclining-Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose, lay flat on the mat then lift the leg straight up and reach for the foot while keeping the shoulders flat on the mat. Until the full expression can be reached, try using a strap as an extension of the arms and gently pull the leg back. Release and try Bridge Pose as a follow up to this posture.
