In Sanskrit, "tri" means three and "kona" means corner.
How-to:
- Step into a wide stance, about 3-4 feet wide.
- Turn your back foot out to the side- if your right foot is the back foot, point your toes to the right.
- Stretch forward through your front hand, lengthening both sides of your waist; then let your hand drop down to rest on your leg/foot/mat- wherever it can comfortably reach without compromising the long extension of the torso. Raise the other arm overhead.
- Peel your hips and chest open, stacking your shoulder blades with your arms in a straight line.
- Keep your neck strong; don't let the head hang heavily. You can turn your head to look up at the top hand; or look straight in front of you; or gaze down at your foot- whatever feels best for your neck and shoulders.
- Keep your breath smooth and steady; stay in your pose for 5 or 6 deep breaths and then lift yourself up, rooting your back heel down in the mat.
Beginner Tips:
- Try practicing your Trikonasana with your back against a wall to get a feel for the openness of the pelvis and chest.
- If you feel unstable, practice with your back heel braced against a wall.
- If you are straining to reach farther down your leg, bring a block under your hand to lift yourself up enough to keep lengthening both sides of the waist equally.
Benefits:
- Used therapeutically for anxiety and infertility
- Helps relieve stress
- Improves digestion, and can help relieve constipation.
- Stimulates function of the abdominal organs
- Stretches the legs, knees, groin, chest, neck and spine.
- Strengthens the knees, abdominals & obliques, and back
Enjoy the sunshine today, yogis!
Rebecca
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