Trikonasana Variation 2
triangle pose Variation 2
Instructions
Repeat the basic form, but instead of keeping the upper arm vertical in the final position, lower it over the ear until it is parallel to the floor with the palm facing down. Try not to bend forward, but to keep the body in one vertical plane. Look up at the hand.
Slowly return to the starting position.
Practise 5 to 10 rounds.
Notes
Advanced practice : When variations 1 and 2 can be performed easily, they can be done keeping both legs straight.
it is important not to bend forward, otherwise the benefits of the sideways stretch to the trunk will be lost. To avoid bending forward, pay particular attention to the position of the hips when bending to the side. For example, when bending to the right side, ensure that the left hip stays back and does not move forward.
Increasing the distance between the feet gives a more powerful stretch to the rarely used inner thigh muscles and the top of the thighs.