Hands to Feet Pose

Pada Hastasana

Forward Folds Intermediate

Hands to Feet Pose (Pada Hastasana) is an intermediate standing forward fold. Deep hamstring/wrist stretch.

How to cue it

Fold and slide hands under feet, palms up
Draw chest toward thighs

At a glance

Drishti: Toward legsWhere the eyes rest.
Family: Standing forward fold
Level: Intermediate
Chakra: Sacral (Svadhisthana)

Take care

Hamstring, low back.

Good to know

'Gorilla' pose.

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