Description:

'Trikona' is a Sanskrit name; 'tri' means three and 'kona' means an angle or a corner. Thus, Trikona means triangle. As the posture of the body becomes like a triangle in this asana, so it has been the Trikonasana. It is a helpful asana for the spine and also increases the body balance and power of concentration.



English Name: Triangle Pose



Procedure:

1. Stand on the floor with your legs apart from each other, hands by your side, look forward and breathe normally.

2. Start inhaling very slowly and stretch out both your arms at either side with your palms facing the ground.

3. After this, start exhaling and bend your right waist thus bringing your right hand down to the right ankle. You should complete exhaling as soon as your hand touches your feet. Then slowly extend your left hand upwards and keep the knee and the elbow of the right leg and hand respectively, straight.

4. On reaching this position, turn your head upwards to gaze at the fingertips of the left hand and retain this position for 6-8 seconds. Breathe normally through your nostrils.



Benefits:

Trikonasana cures the following health related problems: headaches, stiff necks and shoulders, diarrhea, infertility, sciatica, osteoporosis and also relieves you of all kind of stress, strain and tensions. It improves your digestive as well as the entire nervous system.



Contradictions:

If you are suffering from any kind of waist or chest problem, then you need to consult your physician or a yoga specialist before practicing Trikonasana.