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Parivrtta Trikonasana (Therapy)

परिवर्त्त त्रिकोनासन / Revolved Triangle Pose

October 8, 2024

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Introduction to the Asana

The name comes from the Sanskrit parivrtta meaning “revolve,” trikona, meaning “triangle,” and asana meaning “posture.”

Benefits
  • Helps to strengthen thighs, calves and hamstring muscles
  • Stimulates the abdominal organs
  • Relieving constipation
  • Enhances mental focus
Ailments Tackled
  • Relieves back pain
  • Improves mental clarity and focus
  • Manages Diabetes
Steps to perform the Asana: Parivrtta Trikonasana (Therapy)
  • Place the chair on your mat, ensuring it is stable.
  • Fold the blanket and place it on the back stand of the chair for cushioning.
  • Stand in Tadasana (Mountain Pose) facing the side of the chair.
  • Step your feet about 3 to 4 feet apart, with your right foot facing forward and your left foot turned out about 45 degrees.
  • Align your heels so they are in line with each other.
  • Square your hips to face forward. Draw your left hip forward and your right hip back.
  • Inhale and extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height, parallel to the floor, with your palms facing down.
  • Exhale and hinge forward from your hips over your right leg.
  • Place your left hand on the down leg of the chair and rest your head on the blanket placed on the upper handle of the chair.
  • Keep your gaze forward with the comfortable position for your neck.
  • Lengthen your spine with an inhale, and with an exhale, twist your torso to the right.
  • Keep your hips squared and your spine long.
  • If needed, adjust the blanket or the position of your hand on the chair to maintain proper alignment.
  • Maintain steady and even breathing throughout the pose.
  • To come out of the pose, inhale and return to an upright position.
  • Bring your feet back together and return to Tadasana.
  • Repeat the pose on the other side.
Key Alignment Points
  • Point the front foot straight ahead. The heel should be in line with the arch of the back foot.
  • Twist from the base of the spine upwards. Avoid twisting primarily from the shoulders.
  • Keep the neck in line with the spine, avoiding any strain.
Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • Twisting primarily from the lower back instead of the thoracic spine (mid-upper back)
  • The front knee should not be locked or hyperextended
  • The back heel should not get lift off the floor
Contraindication / Cautions
  • Avoid in case of neck, hips, knees, legs or abdominal surgery or injury
  • Avoid during migraine or vertigo
  • Avoid practicing in low blood pressure
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