Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose B

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana B

Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose B opens the lifted leg out to the side while maintaining the standing balance and holding the big toe. It builds outer-hip strength and open-hip flexibility with the gaze turned away from the leg. Squareness in the hips keeps the pose stable.

Alignment cues

• Hold the big toe and open the leg out to the side
• Keep both hips level and the standing leg firm
• Turn the gaze over the opposite shoulder

Benefits

• Opens the hip of the lifted leg
• Builds standing balance
• Strengthens the standing leg and core

Modifications

• Use a strap around the foot to open the leg out to the side
• Keep the lifted leg lower to maintain balance