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UTTHITA HASTA PADANGUSTASANA A

  1. INHALE. Place left hand on the hip. Step one, bring right knee towards your chest, with both hands, as in D, you can remain here, or take the second step and grab the big toe with the middle and index finger, as in C, you can remain here also, or straight the leg forward and up, as in A. (DELETE )
  2. EXHALE. Bring the head towards the knee, or remain in step one.
    STAY HERE FOR 5 LONG DEEP BREATHS
  3. INHALE. Bring your torso up. Look forward.

COMMENT

To contra rest the weight of the leg and find balance open the chest. Keep the leg on the floor straight at all times. It�s your base! Maintain the hips square.

Utthita Hasta Padangustasana A
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Utthita Hasta Padangustasana A
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Utthita Hasta Padangustasana A
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