ASANAS

ASANA NAME: STANDING -BIG-TOE POSE
SANSKRIT:  HASTA PADANGUSTHASANA

PHYSICAL-limbers, strengthens, tones legs, hips, low back; releases tension in backs of legs

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL-increases mental poise & confidence

ENERGETIC-empowers you

PRECAUTIONS: none

KEY ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS: once you balance on one leg & grasp toe with fingers, sustain tension between foot & hand by pushing toe/foot out to the side at the same time you pull hand as if toward the center