Trikanasana
Triangle Pose

BENEFITS:
  • An excellent cardiovascular workout
  • Slims waistline
  • Opens and increases flexibility of hip joints and opens shoulder joints
  • Helps kidneys, thyroid and adrenal glands
  • Strengthens and tones legs and buttocks
  • Helps regulate hormone levels
  • Helps conditions of constipation, colitis, low blood pressure, appendicitis and menstrual disorders
  • Also helps rheumatism of the lower spine
tips:
  • Lighten the weight in the bent leg by bringing weight into the straight leg – roll the outside of the foot into the floor.
  • The bent leg should eventually make a 90- degree angle.
  • Push the bent knee away from the mirror until you feel the hip opening as a result.
  • Stretch the middle finger of each hand in opposite directions, lengthening the arms and opening the chest.
  • Like ‘Balancing Stick Pose’ try to maintain the slow breathing and calm demeanor.
  • In more difficult postures we are re-learning how to react to challenging situations – our instinct is to breathe fast and hold stress
  • After practice the body learns to slow and calm the breathing in challenging situations – both in and outside of class.