Trikonasana – Triangle Pose
Standing
asanas cultivate a sense of balance, of strength and of being grounded
in one’s body. They not only strengthen the muscles of the legs, hips,
pelvis, and spine, but they also tone the digestive, circulatory and
respiratory systems. Performing these asanas regularly creates more
space for energetic movement.
“Asymmetrical asanas show up asymmetrical patterns of functioning” (Thomson, 1994a). Thus Trikonasana is a powerful asana for developing an awareness of structural alignment, from the feet up. The benefits of practising this asana then are predominantly felt in the skeletal and muscular systems. In particular it develops; an awareness of and strengthening of the feet, power, stability and flexibility in the legs, in the pelvis, in the waist, opening through the hips, awareness of and lengthening of the spine from its base, strengthening core/abdominal/back muscles, broadness through the shoulders, strength through the arms, the neck and the head (Thomson, 2004a&b). By strengthening these muscles, the student creates tone, which supports the skeletal system throughout everyday activity (Martini, 1998). The weight-bearing nature of this practise increases bone density and adaptability (Martini, 1998)....
Written by: Rachael Freeland
Download Full Trikonasana Article