Gujarat State Yog Board

Standing Asanas

Trikonasana The triangle posture

Trikonā means triangle. Tri means three and kona means an angle. As the āsana resembles the triangle made by the trunk, arms and legs, hence the name Trikonāsana.

Sthiti:

How to perform

Stand with your feet, 3 feet apart.

Inhale slowly, raise both the arms sideways up to shoulder level.

Turn the right foot towards the right side.

Exhale, slowly bend to the right side and place the right hand fingers, just behind the right foot.

The left arm is straight in line with the right arm.

Turn the left palm forward.

Turn your head and gaze at the tip of the left middle finger.

Remain in the posture for 10-30 seconds with normal breathing.

Inhale, slowly come up.

Repeat the same procedure from the left side.

Benefits

Makes the spine flexible, strengthens calf, thigh and waist muscles and improves lung capacity.

Precautions while performing

Avoid this posture in case of slip disc, sciatica, and after undergoing abdominal surgery.

Do not try beyond limits and overdo the lateral stretch.

If one cannot touch the feet, one can reach for the knees instead.

Uttanasana (Padhastasan) The hand to feet posture

Vrikshasana The tree posture

Tadasana Palm tree posture

Ardha Chakrasana The half wheel posture

Trikonasana The triangle posture

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