Padangushtasana Yoga Asana:

One of the standing asanas of Ashtanga yoga, Padangushtasana is an excellent asana to make your body flexible, stronger, and improve its balance. The asana gets its meaning from Sanskrit terms 'pada' meaning foot, 'angustha; meaning big toe, and 'asana' meaning pose

Padangushtasana Yoga Asana Steps:

• Begin by standing straight with your hands on the side.
• Keep your feet hip-width apart.
• Take a deep breath in and stretch your arms above the head.
• Breathe out and bend your torso towards your feet.
• Hold your toes with your fingers.
• Stay in this position for 50-60 seconds.
• Take a deep breath in and lift your body up. Do this while ensuring that your legs and elbows are straight.
• This is one repetition. You can do 8-10 repetitions daily.