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Preparatory Exercise

Padanguli Naman

पादांगुली नमनপাদাঙ্গুলি নমন

Beginner
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About this Practice

Toe bending and stretching. Loosens the joints of the toes and feet, improving flexibility and circulation in the extremities. Beneficial for those with arthritis, diabetes, or poor circulation.

How to Practise

  1. 1

    Sit with legs extended (Dandasana).

  2. 2

    Keeping the knees straight, slowly flex the toes toward you, then point away.

  3. 3

    Move only the toes, keeping the ankles still.

  4. 4

    Repeat 10–15 times. Then perform in circular motion.

Benefits

  • Loosens toe joints
  • Improves foot circulation
  • Helps manage diabetic neuropathy
  • Reduces stiffness in feet

⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications

Recent toe injury or surgery.

Want to learn this under guidance?

All practices in this library are taught systematically at Nibedita Yoga Training Centre.