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Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose 2

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Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose 2 demonstrated on a yoga mat
Right-side demonstration

How to do Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose 2

  1. Shift your weight onto your right foot while keeping your torso upright.
  2. Lift your left foot in front of you, keeping the knee bent initially.
  3. Press through your right heel and the base of both sides of that forefoot.
  4. Keep your right knee straight without pressing it backward.
  5. Stack your ribs over your pelvis rather than leaning back to lift the leg.
  6. Keep your shoulders level instead of lifting one toward your ear.
  7. Lower your left foot beside your right with control.

Benefits

Taking the leg to the side gives you another way to practice steadiness on one foot.

Further reading: Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose A-B