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