HASTA PADANGUSTHANA

Method of Practice: Hasta Padangusthasana

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Stand upright in Tadasana (Mountain Pose) and shift your body weight onto the left foot.
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Inhale, lift the right knee toward your abdomen. Hold the big toe of the right foot with the fingers of your right hand, while placing your left hand on your waist.
03
Exhale and slowly extend the right leg straight forward. Maintain your balance and hold the posture for 4–5 deep breaths.
04
Next, gently move the extended leg out to the right side and remain in this position for a few breaths.
05
Bring the leg back to the centre, lower it gently, and return to Tadasana.
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Repeat the same sequence on the opposite side.
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Practice the pose a few times on both sides.

Hasta Padangusthasana strengthens the legs, ankles, hip joints, hamstrings, and the muscles at the back of the thighs.
It helps reduce abdominal fat and supports the health of the reproductive organs.

This posture is particularly beneficial in the management of diabetes, disorders of the liver and spleen, weakness of the legs and knees, and excess fat around the abdomen and hips.
It may also serve as a supportive practice in the management of asthma, arthritis, flat feet, menstrual disorders, and menopausal symptoms.

Avoid practicing Hasta Padangusthasana if you have: Severe back pain
Sciatica
Injury to the knees or ankles
Lower back injury
Practice this pose under the guidance of a Healthcare Professional or qualified yoga instructor if you have balance difficulties or an

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