Utthita Hasta Padangustasana
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Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose)

What is Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana? Utthita hasta Padangusthasana is a stationary pose that makes balance, enhances attention, and encourages an intellect of stability. It derives its name from the Sanskrit Utthita, meaning “stretched,” hasta, meaning “hand,” Padangustha, meaning “big toe,” and asana, meaning “pose.” From tadasana (mountain pose), one knee is raised towards the chest…