| Posture |
In
this asana the position of the body becomes like a triangle
(trikon). And hence, it is called Trikonasana. |
| Pre
position |
Standing
Position. |
| Procedure |
-
Lift
the left leg and place it at a maximum distance towards
the left.
-
Turn
the toe of the left foot towards the left and inhale.
-
Exhale
and bend the left leg in the knee and place the left hand
palm near the left foot toe.
-
Take
the right hand forward straight above the right ear and
continue smooth breathing.
|
| Position |
It
is necessary to keep the right hand, mid body and right leg
in one straight line in this asana. The neck and the waist should
be kept straight. The arms of the right hand should be kept
touching the right ear. At this stage, the left leg is kept
bent at 90 degree angle, the left arm is kept straight &
its palms placed on the floor. In this position the weight of
the whole body comes on the left hand. |
| Releasing |
- Exhale
and inhailing, bring the right hand to its original place.
- Straighten
the left knee and bring the left hand to its original place.
- Turn
the left leg toe to front.
- Bring
the left leg near the right one and take up the standing
position.
|
| Duration |
It
should be kept for one minute on each side. |
| Internal
Effects |
In
this asana the weight of the body comes chiefly on the calves
of the bent legs and on the muscles of the hand resting on the
floor and has nice effect on them. The stretching of the body
has good effect on the muscles of those parts and improves their
functioning. This asana is useful for the joints of the waist. |
| Precaution |
Persons
having complaints regarding their waist and the spinal column
should do this Asana under the guidance of Yoga Expert. |
