Hand to Foot Pose

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Pada Hastasana

Techniques:

• Stand straight with the feet together and arms by the sides
• Raise the arms up over the head, keeping the elbows straight
• Arch the spine slightly backwards, this is the starting position
• Start leaning forward from the hips
• Keep the arms parallel to each other
• Bend forward as much as is comfortable
• Try to touch the toes with the fingertips
• Knees should remain comfortably straight
• Bring the forehead as close to the knees as possible
• To release raise the arms, head, shoulders and arms in a sequence
• Relax the body before starting the next round/s

Contra-indications:

• Sciatica
• Hernia
• Slipped disc

Benefits:

• Improves the flexibility of the back, hip joints and hamstring
• Tones the abdominal glands and organs
• Increases vitality
• Good for weight management