Our earlier posts were about Half Triangle Pose, Triangle Pose and Revolved Triangle Pose. In today's post we will be covering Extended Triangle Pose. In Sanskrit, 'uthita' means 'extended'. Since the pose involves extending one leg and performing a triangle pose, it is named thus.
Extended Triangle Pose is one of the best poses for strengthening the legs. The pose is also highly effective in stimulating functions of abdominal organs.
Other Benefits of Extended Triangle Pose
- Strengthens lungs
- Strengthens neck and back muscles
- Relieves tightness in neck and shoulders
- Stretches the shoulders
- It is an effective yoga pose for back pain.
- Reduces excess fat in hips and strengthens hips
- Regular practice of the pose improves digestion
- Relieves flatulence
- Cures menstrual disorders and menstrual pain
- Relieves stress
Instructions
- Assume Mountain Pose.
- Maintain about two to three feet distance between your legs.
- Inhale as you lift your hands sideways up to shoulder level. Keep your palms facing downwards.
- Turn the left foot slightly towards your right. Turn your right foot to the side so the toes are pointed towards the right side.
- With slow exhalation, bend your body sideways towards your right.
- Hold your right ankle with your right hannd. You can also place your right hand on the floor.
- Lift your left arm upwards. The arm should be aligned to your shoulders with the fingers pointing upwards.
- Turn your head upwards and fix your gaze on the left hand thumb.
- Hold the pose for 30 seconds. Release the pose and repeat the same on the left side. Gradually increase the duration to one minute.
Note
Those with severe spine conditions and hip problems should refrain from practicing the pose.
Those with severe neck pain can look straight instead of turning the head upwards. Those with high blood pressure can perform the pose with their face turned downwards.
Yoga Pose for Day 57 - Dolphin Pose (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana)
We have covered the benefits and how-to-do of Downward Facing Dog Pose in one of our earlier posts. Dolphin Pose can be called a variation of Downward Facing Dog Pose. In Sanskrit, 'ardha' means 'half', 'pincha' means 'feather'
Yoga Pose for Day 55 - Revolved Triangle Pose (Parivrtta Trikonasana)
'Parivrtta' in Sanskrit means 'revolved', 'tri' means 'three' and 'kona' means 'angle'. Since the practitioner revolves around in the opposite direction, the pose is called Revolved Triangle Pose. It is called Parivrtta Trikonasana in Sanskrit.
Yoga Pose for Day 54 - Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
Triangle Pose is called Trikonasana in Sanskrit. 'Tri' in Sanskrit means 'three', 'kona' means 'angle'. The formation of three triangles in this pose may have been the reason behind the name of the pose.
