This is a forward bend a twist and balance.
Uttanasana and Adho Mukha Svanasana help to achieve parivrtta trikonasona
parivrtta = to turn around, revolve
trikona = three angle or triangle
trikona = three angle or triangle
Friday, November 18, 2011
Elements of this asana:
Step one: Stand in tadasana with your big toes touching and tighten your quadriceps. Breath.
Step two: On your exhale jump feet three or four feet apart. Turn your left foot in about 45 degrees. Your right foot should be 90 degrees. Align feet. Lift your quadriceps and turn your right thigh outwards so your knee is inline with your ankle.
Step three: Raise your arms so they are parallel to the floor and out to the sides. Palms down. Turn your torso to the right.
Step four: With another exhalation extend your spine and turn your torso farther tot he right. Reach your left hand down to the floor. Open the hearts center. and lift the pit of the abdomen.
Step five: Turn your gaze up and extend your right arm up. Most of the weight should be on the back heel and the front hand.
Step six: Exhale and release the twist. Bring torso back to an upward stance on an inhalation.
Benefits :)
Physical:
This asana strengthens and stretches the legs, hips, and spine. It helps your balance and opens up the chest to improve breathing. It stimulates the abdominal organs and works the abs. It also can relieve mild back pain.
Therapeutic: It strengthens your mind because it makes you focus on being in the present and it does not allow your mind to stray because you need to focus on your balance.
Awareness!
In this asana I feel relaxed yet focused. It’s like a calm energy. I feel like I really need to focus when I am in this posture because I need balance, lengthen and twist. When I feel like I am starting to lose my balance I rebalance myself using my core. I also feel my chest open up so I can inhale and exhale easier.
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