Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana Iii

Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose 3

Hamstrings
Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose 3 demonstrated on a yoga mat
Right-side demonstration

How to do Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose 3

  1. Shift your weight onto your right foot, keeping your torso upright.
  2. Lift your left knee in front of you without leaning backward.
  3. With your left knee bent, take hold of your left big toe with both hands.
  4. Extend your left leg forward only as far as your torso can stay upright.
  5. Press your right heel and the bases of your toes into the floor.
  6. Keep your right leg active without locking your knee backward.
  7. Lift through your chest without leaning back to raise your left leg higher.
  8. Let your shoulders stay down rather than pulling your left foot toward your face.
  9. Bend your left knee, release your toe, and lower your left foot to the floor.

Variations

Keep your left knee bent if straightening it pulls your torso forward.