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Utthita
Trikonasana
triangle pose |
This posture developes strength and flexibility
through the legs, spine and chest.
Medical benefits:
Along with a sequence standing poses Uttitha Trikonasana strengthens the back. It can help those with: displaced spinal discs, arthritis of the lower back, dorsal region, stiff shoulders, and sciatica. It can also correct a hunched back and if practiced regularly, will banish backache forever. Trikonasana also works on the legs. It improves deformed or weak legs, tight hamstrings, knee and ankle problems and flat feet. Tackled with confidence it also helps acidity, bronchitis, constipation, indigestion, and kidney problems.
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With
an inhalation, jump your feet to 3-1/2 ft. apart and swing
your arms out to the side. Fully stretch your arms and
legs. Raise your chest. Turn your left foot in and your
right foot out. Take a few breaths.
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Holding
your legs and arms firm, exhale and bend sideways over
your right leg. Take hold of your right shin. Press your
pelvis forward and roll your left hip, torso and left
shoulder back. Raise your left arm and look up. Hold the
pose for 20-30 seconds, breathing normally. Repeat on
the other side.
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practice
note:
Practice this
pose with your with your shoulders and buttocks against
the wall and your hand on a block to help keep the shoulders,
hips and feet in alighment. This also provides a less strenuous
way of practicing.
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