Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana)
The Sanskrit word “Utthita” means extended or stretched, “Tri” means three, “Kona” means angle. Therefore this asana is also called as Extended Triangle Pose.
Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana) (atouchofyoga)
Benefits of the Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana):
Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose) stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles, hips, groins, hamstrings, and calves; shoulders, chest, and spine and stimulates the abdominal organs. Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose) also helps to relieve stress, backache and improves digestion.
How to perform the Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana):
- Start the asana from Warrior.
- Now straighten your left leg.
- Begin the reach the left arm forward, drawing the left thigh upwards and tucking the hip at you come forward.
- Drop the left hand down onto your shin or ankle, or onto the floor inside or outside the left foot.
- The right shoulder stacks on top of the left one as you open the chest reaching the right fingertips upwards while keeping the right shoulder rooted in the socket.
- Take your gaze up toward the right fingertips and draw the left thigh muscle upwards, deepening the left hip crease.
- Stack the right hip on top of the left.
- Hold for 30 seconds and then return back to normal position.
- Now, repeat the same on the right side
Durations/Repetitions of the Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana):
Hold Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose) for 30 seconds and repeat twice on both sides.
Difficulty Level and Advancement of the Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana):
Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose) is a difficulty level 4 asana recommended for intermediate yoga practitioner.
