Baddha Trikonasana- Bound Triangle

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STEPS :

1. Stand at the top of your mat with your feet together and arms at your sides.
2. Step your feet wide apart, about 3 to 4 feet distance.
3. Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and pivot your left foot slightly inwards for stability.
4. Inhale and extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height, palms facing down.
5. Exhale and reach your right hand down to the outside of your right foot.
6. Simultaneously, reach your left arm up towards the ceiling.
7. Bend your left elbow and try to reach your left hand behind your back.
8. If possible, clasp your left hand with your right hand behind your back, creating a bind.
9. Hold the pose for 3 to 5 deep breaths, gazing up towards your left hand.
10. To release, gently release the bind and come back to the starting position.
11. Repeat the same steps on the other side, turning your left foot out and reaching the left hand towards the left foot.

Benefits

 

 

• It stretches spinal muscles and increases the spinal range of motion.
• Helps to increase neck mobility.
• Helps the body to inhale fresh oxygen and nutrients.
• Helps to relieve from upper back tension.
• Stretches calf muscles, hamstrings and hip muscles.
• Improves the sense of balance by keeping the feet and ankles in space.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.