UTTHITA HASTA PADANGUSTHASANA 2

Description

UTTHITA HASTA PADANGUSTHASANA 2 Asana group: standing poses, balances Translation of the name from Sanskrit: • utthita — extended; • hasta — hand; • pada — foot; • angushta — big toe. 1. Setup Starting position: from Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana 1. On an exhale open the raised leg out to the side, keeping it straight. Turn the head in the opposite direction. Keep the standing leg strong, the hips level, the spine long. Breathe evenly. Then bring the leg back to the front and change the side. 2. Simplified and advanced variations Simplified variations: • use a strap; • open the leg only as far as comfortable. Advanced variations: • open the leg wide to the side and hold it there; • raise the leg higher. 3. Injury prevention Do not force the leg to the side. Keep the standing knee soft. Keep the hips level. Use a strap for control.

Effects

• strength
• flexibility
• balance