2a. Hands to Feet Pose
Pada Hastasana
This pose is done in combination with Half Moon pose. The idea is to elongate the spine outward through the crown of your head as you fold into the pose.
Benefits
- stretches entire backside of body, especially ligaments of the legs (hamstrings) and lower back
- tones the abs and trims the waste
- helps restore elasticity to the spine
- aids in the flow of blood to the brain.
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