sandeyeOther poses, which I do not indulge in: Pada Hastasana
April 9th 2008 22:07
The Hand to Foot Pose, otherwise known as Pada Hastasana, is a position I may incorporate into my routine at some stage, but currently do not use. I often suffer stiffness when attempting to bend at the hip whilst keeping my back/legs straight, so I perform a similar stretch in my routine when doing the third move of the Sun Salutation, which I feel is adequate for my body, allowing my hip to move as far or as little as it feels it wants to.
To perform Pada Hastasana, stand with your feet almost touching but not quite, just a few inches apart. As you inhale, raise both arms straight above you into the air. Try to align them with your spine to create a single vertical line of your entire body. Check that your arms point upward and that your head is in line by seeing that your ears touch your arm.
As you exhale, bend forward from your hips. Keep both the spine-arm line and the legs straight. The legs vertical, the spine now horizontal. Tipping further forward, bend as far as you are able. The aim of the fully attained posture is to be able to slip your index finger around your big toe, whilst being bent double, the legs remaining in vertical alignment, rather than having the butt stuck outwards at an angle. If you are unable to attain the full pose, try to reach your ankle, or as far down your calf as is possible.
You should hold the pose for between 6 breaths and 2 minutes, depending upon which school of Yoga you follow. When leaving the posture, gently and slowly unfold back into the starting position. Because your head was lowered in the pose, and consequently receiving extra blood supply and therefore oxygen, it is advised to remain standing whilst taking 2-4 deep breaths before continuing your routine, in order to return to normal blood distribution.
To perform Pada Hastasana, stand with your feet almost touching but not quite, just a few inches apart. As you inhale, raise both arms straight above you into the air. Try to align them with your spine to create a single vertical line of your entire body. Check that your arms point upward and that your head is in line by seeing that your ears touch your arm.
As you exhale, bend forward from your hips. Keep both the spine-arm line and the legs straight. The legs vertical, the spine now horizontal. Tipping further forward, bend as far as you are able. The aim of the fully attained posture is to be able to slip your index finger around your big toe, whilst being bent double, the legs remaining in vertical alignment, rather than having the butt stuck outwards at an angle. If you are unable to attain the full pose, try to reach your ankle, or as far down your calf as is possible.
You should hold the pose for between 6 breaths and 2 minutes, depending upon which school of Yoga you follow. When leaving the posture, gently and slowly unfold back into the starting position. Because your head was lowered in the pose, and consequently receiving extra blood supply and therefore oxygen, it is advised to remain standing whilst taking 2-4 deep breaths before continuing your routine, in order to return to normal blood distribution.
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