Trikonasana: Triangle Yoga Pose

Over time our bodies and minds get weighed down by all the stress that they are subjected to. Do you wake up every morning with the feeling that the entire weight of the world rests on your weary bones? Does this feeling increase progressively throughout the day, until you can’t wait for the blessed oblivion of sleep? Yoga stretching may be just what the doctor ordered to ensure that all these imaginary burdens are lifted from your body and mind.

Yoga is an ancient system of exercise that was introduced in India thousands of years ago. It is said that the gods themselves passed down the knowledge that is embodied in yoga. It s celestial origins aside, yoga can truly work wonders on the body and mind. This system of exercise uses a series of deep yoga stretching postures to ensure strength and flexibility and relieve stress. Yoga stretching exercises also promote the circulation of blood and the drainage of lymph.

Trikonasana

The Trikonasana, or triangle yoga pose, is one such pose that can ensure that all your worries leave your mind and your body receives a good stretch. You’ve probably already performed the triangle yoga pose unknowingly, because it is a common stretching exercise that is used in many disciplines. However, when done in the proper manner by following the principles of yoga, the Trikonasana can do wonders.

How to perform the Trikonasana

As is common in many yoga poses, the Trikonasana can be performed with a number of subtle alterations and varying levels of difficulty. Let us take a look at the simplest method of performing the Trikonasana.

Stand up straight with your feet slightly more than shoulder width apart. Keep your body straight, but don’t tense any of your muscles. Bring your hands together in front of your chest such that your finger tips are aligned and your palms are touching. Your upper arms should hand loosely at your sides with your elbows bent. This is the Namaskara.

Inhale deeply and twist your torso. Bring your left had towards your right ankle and attempt to catch your right ankle. Your right hand should be straight in the air behind you. Hold this position for five seconds. Now return to the starting position. Repeat this movement with your right hand. This is one repetition.

As your body becomes more flexible, you should try to increase the duration of time for which you hold this pose.

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