Reclined Hand-to-Big-Toe

You Should Feel

Stretch through your raised leg hamstring and calf. Grounding through your extended leg. Control and ease.

How to Get Into the Pose

• 1Lie on your back, one leg extended on ground
• 2Raise other leg toward ceiling, hold big toe with same-side hand (or use strap)
• 3Keep leg as straight as comfortable
• 4Bottom leg stays active and grounded
• 5Both hips stay grounded
• 6Option to open raised leg to side

Modifications

• •If hamstrings are tight: Use strap around foot, keep knee bent
• •If low back arches: Bend bottom knee, place foot on ground
• •If too intense: Don't pull leg as close
• •To deepen: Straighten raised leg more, bring leg closer to torso, or open to side