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Padahastasana (Leg-hand pose)

October 29, 2008

Stand up straight with your legs slightly apart. Inhale. Flare out your right foot, raise your toes off the floor, resting your foot on your heel. Exhale, bend down towards your right foot, reaching your hand to your toes. Hold, breathing normally. Release, repeat for other side.

Avoid: If having lower back pain.

Sequence: To create a sequence, start with kaliasana (goddess pose), do padahastasana, and finish with one-legged squat (ekapada utkatasana).

Benefits: Tones legs, powers hips, helps with weight loss.
Also read: How to choose the right yoga mat
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