Trikonasan (Triangle Posture) – Variation 2
Benefits:
v Makes the spine flexible
v Strengthen the calf, thigh and waist muscles
v Improves lungs capacity
Caution:
v In case of slip disc, sciatica and any recent abdominal surgery, avoid this posture
v Do not try beyond limits and over do the lateral stretch
v If one cannot touch, one can reach for the knees instead
Techniques (How to perform):
v Stand with your feet with 3 feet apart
v Inhaling slowly raise both the arms sideways up to shoulder level
v Turn the right foot towards right side
v Exhaling, slowly bend to the ride side and place the right palm just behind the right foot
v The left arm straight in line the right arm
v Turn the left palm forward
v Turn your head upward and gaze at the tip of the left middle finger
v Remain in this posture for 10-30 seconds with normal breathing
v Inhaling slowly come up
v Repeat the same procedure from the left side
Contributed By: Pranabandhu Behera,Retired A.R.O,DDK , Bhubaneswar with support from Shri Chandan Mohanty(Demonstration)