Activity
Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Standing Poses
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Standing Poses
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Standing Poses
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Standing Poses
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Standing Poses
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Standing Poses
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Standing Poses
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Standing Poses
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Standing Poses
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Standing Poses
Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose
Learning Outcomes
Improves balance, stability, and body control.
Enhances concentration and focus while trying to maintain the pose.
Increases flexibility in hamstrings, calves, and hips.
Strengthens leg muscles, ankles, and core.
Develops mind–body coordination and posture awareness.
Description Of Activity
Hasta Pada Angushtha Asana is a balancing yoga posture where the student stands on one leg, lifts the opposite leg, and holds the big toe with the hand. It improves balance, focus, and lower-body flexibility.
Stand straight with feet together.
Shift weight onto the left leg.
Lift your right leg forward and hold the big toe with the right hand.
Straighten the leg as much as possible (keep knee slightly bent if needed).
Keep the left hand on the hip for balance.
Look straight ahead and breathe normally.
Hold for 510 seconds.
Slowly release and switch legs.
Coaching Tips
Beginners can keep the raised knee bent.
Do not force the leg to straighten; avoid overstretching.
Practice near a wall if balance is difficult.
Avoid if experiencing knee, hip, or lower-back pain.
Equipment/Material Required