Trikonasana Yoga & Benefits (Triangle Pose)

What is Trikonasana yoga pose?

Trikona - Triangle; Asana - Pose

The asana is pronounced as Tree-kone-nah -sah-nah (Trikonasana)

Unlike most yoga postures, the Triangle Pose requires keeping the eyes open in order to maintain body balance.

Trikonasana Benefits (Triangle Pose Yoga)

Below are the 5 benefits of trikonasana yoga if practised regularly.

Strengthens the legs, knees, ankles, arms and chest
Stretches and opens the hips, groins, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest and spine
Increases mental and physical equilibrium
Helps improve digestion
Reduces anxiety, stress, back pain and sciatica

How to do Trikonasana Yoga

Stand straight. Separate your feet comfortably wide apart (about 31/2 to 4 feet).
Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and left foot in by 15 degrees.
Now align the center of your right heel with the center of your arch of left foot.
Ensure that your feet are pressing the ground and the weight of your body is equally balanced on both the feet.
Inhale deeply and as you exhale, bend your body to the right, downward from the hips, keeping the waist straight, allowing your left hand to come up in the air while your right hand comes down towards floor. Keep both arms in straight line.
Rest your right hand on your shin, ankle, or the floor outside your right foot, whatever is possible without distorting the sides of the waist. Stretch your left arm toward the ceiling, in line with the tops of your shoulders. Keep your head in a neutral position or turn it to the left, eyes gazing softly at the left palm.
Ascertain that your body is bent sideways and not backward or forward. Pelvis and chest are wide open.
Stretch maximum and be steady. Keep taking in long deep breaths. With each exhalation, relax the body more and more. Just be with the body and the breath.
As you inhale, come up, bring your arms down to your sides, and straighten your feet.
Repeat the same on the other side.

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Tikonasana Pose Video

Tips for practising Trikonasana

Make sure you have done a good warm up exercise of the whole body before you do the asana.
While bending forward do it slowly and gently so as not to lose balance.

Preparatory poses

Trikonasana Follow up poses

Veerbhadrasana

Contraindications for Trikonasana

Avoid doing this pose if you are suffering from migraine, diarrhea, low or high blood pressure, or neck and back injuries. Those with high blood pressure may do this pose but without raising their hand overhead, as this may further raise the blood pressure.

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(Beneficial yoga poses)

Yoga practice helps develop the body and mind bringing a lot of health benefits yet is not a substitute for medicine. It is important to learn and practice yoga postures under the supervision of a trained Sri Sri Yoga teacher. In case of any medical condition, practice yoga postures after consulting a doctor and an Sri Sri Yoga teacher. Find an Sri Sri Yoga course at an Art of Living Center near you.

FAQ's on Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Trikonasana?

"Advantages of Trikonasana: It strengthens the legs, knees, ankles, arms and chest It stretches and opens the hips, groins, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest and spine It increases mental and physical equilibrium It helps improve digestion It reduces anxiety, stress, back pain and sciatica Disadvantages of Trikonasana: Avoid doing this pose if you are suffering from migraine, diarrhea, low or high blood pressure, or neck and back injuries. Those with high blood pressure may do this pose but without raising their hand overhead, as this may further raise the blood pressure."

Which disease is cured by Trikonasana?

"It helps your body to reduce gastritis, heartburn and flatulence. Improves flexibility of your spine and relieves backache."

What muscles does Trikonasana work?

"Trikonasana strengthens the legs, knees, ankles, arms and chest Trikonasana stretches and opens the hips, groins, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest and spine Trikonasana increases mental and physical equilibrium"

How many times should we do Trikonasana?

Hold from 10 to 30 seconds in Trikonasana and repeat both sides from 3 - 6 times

Who should not perform Trikonasana?

"Avoid doing Trikonasana if you are suffering from migraine, diarrhea, low or high blood pressure, or neck and back injuries. Those with high blood pressure may do this pose but without raising their hand overhead, as this may further raise the blood pressure."

Is Trikonasana good for diabetes?

Trikonasana is good in reducing stress. Diabetes is affected due to stress. Thus Trikonasana should help in managing diabetes.

Is Trikonasana good for back pain?

Yes, Trikonasana is good for reducing backpain as it stretches spine and back muscles.

What are the contradictions of Sukhasana and Trikonasana?

"Contraindications of Sukhasana: People who have difficulty in sitting in this asana should not be sitting on the floor in this asana. Those with backache and arthritis in knees preferably should not sit in this asana beyond their comfort. Contraindications of Trikonasana: Avoid doing this pose if you are suffering from migraine, diarrhea, low or high blood pressure, or neck and back injuries. Those with high blood pressure may do this pose but without raising their hand overhead, as this may further raise the blood pressure."

Which asana helps remove laziness and lethargy?

Tree pose, Mountain pose, Chair pose, Head to Knee pose, Legs up the wall pose

Which asana is best for backache?

Trikonasana is good for backache.