UTTHITA HASTA PADANGUSTHASANA(Standing Big Toe)
Balancing Big Toe is another one of my favorite poses. I like the mental and physical balance it can provide, something all of us could use this time of the year.
Standing tall in Mountain pose (feet about hip width apart, hands at side), take a few deep breaths to bring your focus towards balance.
Finding a focal point on the floor that isn't moving, start to feel strength in the left leg. Lift up the right leg and tap it out in front. Then continue to lift the leg slowly, reaching for the shin, ankle or big toe joint.
Start by extending the leg to the front straightening the leg as much as possible. If you're feeling stable, try opening the leg out to the side, enjoying an opening in the inner thigh, hamstrings, and hip. The knee can be bent or work towards straightening the leg for more intensity.
Adding more sensation in this pose by opening the left arm and taking your gaze towards the left hand.
Holding the pose and breathing deeply, continue to lift tall from the rib cage and press into the floor from the hips down. If the arm is extended, noticing the arm lengthening from the shoulder to the fingertips.
Hold for 3 - 5 deep breaths. Release by bending the extended leg and bringing it back to the center before releasing the foot to the floor.
Repeat on the other side, taking a moment to refocus.
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