12. त्रिकोणासन - Trikoṇāsana - Triangle

Group Asana - TriangleSivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres & Ashrams

Trikonasana/ Triangle comes
from the Sanskrit trikona meaning triangle and āsana meaning
posture. 

A dynamic pose which invigorates the entire circulatory system, toning the spinal nerves, increasing peristalsis, and stimulating liver and spleen. Hip, leg, ankle and shoulder strength and flexibility are increased.  

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Stand erect. Bring the feet a little more than shoulder-width apart.

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Inhale, bringing the left arm up straight, parallel to left ear. Make sure the arm is straight. Feel the stretch along the entire left side, as though the arm is being pulled up from the waist.

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Retaining this stretch, exhale, bending to the right. Slide the right arm down the right leg. Do not twist the body. Make sure the knees and arms remain straight. There should be no weight on lower arm. Hold for 30 seconds increasing to 2 minutes.

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To come out of the position, inhale, return to the upright position and relax the arm. Repeat on the other side.

Common Mistakes While Performing Asanas Triangle - wrong methodSivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres & Ashrams

Triangle common mistakes

The knees should not bend. The body should not twist either forward or back. The head should not drop forward. The supporting arm should have no weight on it. 

How to do the TriangleSivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres & Ashrams

PHYSICAL BENEFITS

• Tones the spinal nerves and abdominal organs.
• Increases peristalsis of the digestive tract. This encourages better working of the bowels, gives an appetite and assists digestion.
• The liver and spleen are massaged and secrete more abundantly.
• A lateral stretch is given to the spine on both sides and the muscles are stretched. This keeps the spine elastic.
• The Triangle promotes hip and leg flexibility.

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Anyone learning these postures should only do so under the supervision of a competent teacher. The instructions shared as part of this exhibit are for reference and knowledge only. Anyone following these on their own, they do so at their own risk. Persons with health issues and or during pregnancy are advised to consult a medical expert before attempting any of the postures.

Demonstrators in the photographs: Kannan, Padmavati, Ananda, Eri, Asha, Shreyas, Rohit  

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