{"id":251,"date":"2020-08-04T18:13:20","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T12:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yogaaatral.com\/?p=251"},"modified":"2025-07-19T20:46:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T15:16:02","slug":"big-toe-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yogaaatral.com\/en\/big-toe-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga Pose for Day 3 - Big Toe Pose: Benefits, Steps and Precautions for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Big Toe Pose is called as Padangustasana in Sanskrit. \u2018Pada\u2019 means \u2018leg\u2019, \u2018angusta\u2019 means \u2018big toe\u2019, which refers to the holding of big toes by bending forward. Being a forward bend yoga pose, this pose is similar to the earlier pose. However, both are two different poses with some common benefits and some unique benefits.<\/p>

Important Benefits of Big Toe Pose<\/strong><\/h2>

In Big Toe Pose, big toe is stretched when held with fingers. Apart from the benefits of Standing Forward Bend, the pose offers increased benefits owing to holding of big toe.<\/p>

Apana vayu (vayu is literally translated as \u2018wind\u2019) is one of the 10 vayus, the vital forces, that help to maintain healthy state of body and mind. Apana vayu moves from the pelvis to big toe. It stimulates proper functioning of lower abdomen and aid in elimination of waste. Moving of apana vayu in upward direction causes health conditions including stomach discomfort, gastric issues and chest pain. Ensuring apana vayu moves in its path, that is, in downward movement, is achieved by practicing Big Toe Pose. This apart, the energy channels of liver and spleen run from either side of big toes and hence performing the pose ensures proper function of the mentioned organs. Regular practice of the pose aids in preventing health conditions associated with liver and spleen.<\/p>

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Other Benefits of Big Toe Pose<\/strong><\/h2>