Trikonasana (Triangle pose)
Technique:
Ø Stand erect with lets spread to the width of the shoulders. Keep
hands to the side.
Ø Breathe in and raise hands to shoulder height.
Ø Breathing out, bend to the side so that fingers touch feet. Try to
bend only at the waist and keep shoulder, kneesandelbows straight so that the
bending action is maximized.
Ø While bending, keep face straight but move eyes sideways to gaze
at the fingertips of the hands that are in the air.
Ø Breathing in, come back to straight position.
Ø Breathe in and bring hands back to side.
Ø People with cardiac ailments should do this exercise slowly
because of the aerobic nature of the asana.
Variation:
Ø Instead of touching the hands to the feet on the same side (right
hand touching right feet and left hand touching left feet), cross over and
touch the opposite feet (right hand touching left feet and left hand touching
right feet)
Benefits:
Ø The action of bending results in the side muscles being alternately
compressed and stretched. This strengthens the muscles and removes fat from the
sides.
Ø The bending action increases flexibility of the spine. All muscles
of the spine get toned up.
Ø The movement of the eyes increases peripheral vision and
strengthens the eye muscles.
Some noteworthy points:
Ø The spacing of the legs is important. Too narrow, and the strain
on the side abdominal muscles (oblique miscles) can lead to cramps. Too wide,
and the strain on the inside thighs can be very high.
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