Trikonasana – Triangle Pose

Introduction

In Sanskrit, Trikona means ‘Triangle’ and when Trikonasana (The Triangle Pose) is performed, the body looks appears like a Triangle.

This pose is an easy to do pose and can be practiced by beginner level yoga practitioners.

How to do Trikonasana

1. Stand on your Yoga Mat in the middle, with legs wide apart.

2. Stretch your arms wide in line with shoulders and parallel to ground.

3. Slowly bend your right side and touch the right toe with right hand.

4. Raise your left hand towards the sky.

5. Bend the neck towards the left shoulder and look upwards.

6. Hold on to this position for a minute while breathing normally.

7. Come back to the original position and repeat for the opposite side.

Duration of Trikonasana

Trikonasana should be done for 3-6 times on each side. Ideally, each side should be for 20 seconds to 1 minute.

Benefits of Trikonasana

1. Trikonasana makes the spine flexible.

2. It reduces anxiety, stress, back pain and sciatica.

3. The asana also increases peristalsis of the bowels and improves appetitie.

4. It stretches and opens the hips, groins, hamstrings and calves; shoulders, chest and spine.

Who should avoid doing Trikonasana?

1. People suffering from migrane.

2. Those who are suffering from diarrhoea, should also avoid.

3. This asana should not be performed by people suffering from high or low blood pressure.

4. People with neck and back injuries, should also avoid.

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