Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

When the final position is struck in this Yogic exercise, the body of the performer resembles a triangle, hence the name Trikonasana. The figures of its four positions have been seen in figures to explain the right technique of this asana.

Procedure for Trikonasana (Triangle Pose):

• Stand erect keeping a distance of about 75 cms between the feet.
• Stretch the arms sideways.
• Then raise them to the level of the shoulders.
• Let he palms face the ground. Stand erect.
• Then bed the trunk to the left side and touch the left toes with the left hand. Stretch the right arm upwards and straighten it.
• Keep the eyes fixed on the right arm.
• Bring the left hand near the left toe.
• Keep the left hand in the same position and rotate the right arm from over the waist and bring it to the right toes with the right hand.
• This is the final position of Trikonasana.
• Rest for five to ten seconds and repeat this exercise with the right arm downside and the left arm upside.
• Hold each position for two seconds.
• Practice this asana four or five times a day.

Advantages of Trikonasana (Triangle Pose):

• This asana relieves the stiffness of the neck.
• It relieves the pain in the joints of the neck and the shoulders. It also exercises the spinal cord, the hips, the thighs, the arms and the fingers.
• It makes the spine flexible and develops the mental power. This asana is also beneficial to the eyes.

Therapeutics:

• Spinal Disorders
• Backache
• Rheumatism
• Weight Loss
• Digestive disorders
• Constipation
• Gas trouble 

           

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