- SUPTA PADANGUSTHASANA / RECLINING
BIG TOE POSE
Begin with the right leg. Lying on your back, extend the right leg straight up toward
the sky. Hold on to the back of the thigh, the calf, the ankle, or the big toe, depending
on what you’re comfortable with. Your head should stay relaxed on the mat. Soften
the shoulders, flex the right foot, and keep the toes active. Keep grounding the left leg
to the earth. You want to feel a stretch at the back of the right leg, but never pain!
Keep it at a level that is perfect for where you are. Stay for 10 to 15 slow, deep breaths.
BEGINNER VARIATION A yoga strap will help give your arms extra length if your
hamstrings are very tight. Place the strap around the ball of the foot, keep the elbow