Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose) - How to Practice, Its Benefits and Precautions, Contraindications
Parivart Trikonasna is derived from Sanskrit words “Parivart” means “Revolved”, “Trikona” means “Triangle” and “asana” means “pose”. It is basically a counter pose of Utthita Trikonasana. This is an excellent twisting pose in Hatha Yoga. It not only twists the upper body, but also calms the mind. In this pose, you have to touch the opposite feet, and that is where the twisting comes in.
How To Do It?
1. Stand on the top of a yoga mat with a straight back while performing the revolved triangle pose.
2. Keep the feet 3-4 inches wide apart, with heels in a straight line with each other and toes pointing forward.
3. Rotate the right foot to a 90-degree angle and the left foot to 45-degree angle. Rotate the hips as well, while you rest the palms on the hips.
4. With a deep exhalation, turn the torso toward the right side and fold down from the hips over the front leg, positioning the body parallel to the floor.
5. Lift the left arm upward, and swing the right arm downwards, while resting the hand next to the right foot on the ground. Practice this with synchronized breath and lengthen the spine a bit.
6. You can look upward at the raised left hand.
7. Hold this pose for 30-60 seconds.
Benefits of Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose)
⦁ As you twist the abdominal area, the asana strengthens the abdominal muscles and core muscles.
⦁ The asana helps to strengthen the legs, hips, hamstrings, and spine, by stretching them.
⦁ It is a great yoga asana for the reproductive system.
⦁ If you have any sort of back pain, due to a sedentary lifestyle, then you must avoid this asana.
⦁ This asana helps in secretion of digestive juices, and aids in digestion.
⦁ Those who suffer from obesity, can do this asana regularly, to lose weight.
⦁ It is also considered as one of the best Chakra opening poses.
⦁ This asana helps in the free flow of energy, through the body.
Contraindications
⦁ If you have any spine or back injury, you must avoid doing this asana.
⦁ If you suffer from migraine, vertigo, or any headache, you must not do this asana.
⦁ Pregnant women must not do this twisted asana.
⦁ If you suffer from some stomach ailment, like a stomach upset, you must avoid this pose.
⦁ If you suffer from hypertension, you must not do this pose.
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