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Padangusthasana

Big Toe Pose

SEGA Tariff4.5
Difficulty★★★☆☆
Hold20s
CategoryStanding

◈ Scored by the SEGA AI Judge System · Patent Pending PI2026005219

Functional biomechanics

How the body works in this asana

Deep forward flexion utilizing a closed-chain grip (index/middle fingers locking the big toe) to actively pull the torso toward the lower extremities.

AI scanning trigger

How the SEGA AI Judge scores it

Scans for the geometric locking of the elbow flexion as the practitioner pulls vertically, measuring the tension vector between the toes and the shoulder girdle.

Siddha-Varma stimulation

Traditional energetic note

Direct mechanical pressure on the big toe meridians stimulates hepatic (liver) and splenic reflexology pathways.

Safety protocol

Practise it safely

Do not aggressively pull with the biceps if the hamstrings are resisting; this forces the lumbar spine to compensate and risk strain.

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