Parivritta Trikonasana - Revolved Triangle Pose

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STEPS :

1. Begin with both legs straight and about three feet apart. Your hips should be squared toward the front of your mat with your left foot stepped forward and your back (right) foot turned out about 45 degrees.
2. Take a deep breath. With your hands on your hips, hinge your torso forward over your front leg. Keep your spine straight. When you start to feel like your spine wants to round, back off slightly.
3. Exhale and pause here to decide which position will be most comfortable for your right hand. You can place it directly under your left shoulder, inside your left foot, or outside your left foot.
4. Inhale. Place your left hand on your sacrum, feeling that it is level.
5. Exhale. Keep your hand in place as you twist your torso, opening your chest to the left. If your sacrum begins to feel uneven, level it out by drawing your left hip forward and your right hip back.
6. Inhale as you lift your left hand toward the ceiling. Open your chest and stack your left shoulder over the right (it can help to imagine pressing your left palm into a wall).
7. Exhale smoothly and gaze up toward your right fingertips.
8. Hold this position for several deep breaths or up to one minute.
9. When you're ready, exhale as you untwist and release.
10. Inhale and repeat on the other side, this time starting with the right food forward.

Benefits

• Stretches hamstrings and Achilles’ tendon
• Relaxes back and hips
• Tones abdomen and shoulders

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.