Front scale (Standing front leg lift, Utthita Hasta Padangustasana C, Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose, Front leg raise)

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Muscles

Technique

  1. From a standing position, bring the hands to the hips.
  2. Lift one leg straight in front and point the toe, holding for 5-10 breaths.

Form tips

  1. Lift the leg from the upper thigh and lower belly, hinging from the hip.
  2. Avoid leaning back to counterbalance the leg. Opt to lower the leg a bit instead.
  3. Keep the chest lifted and relax the shoulders.
  4. Focus on stamping down into the standing leg.
  5. Pay attention to the standing foot - spread the toes, balance the weight across all corners of the foot (ball of the big toe, ball of the pinky toe, inside and outside edge of the heel).
  6. Use a wall for balance as needed until you are able to balance without assistance.

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