Parivartta Trikonasana (Revolving Triangle Pose)

  In Sanskrit “Parivrtta” means “to turn around/ revolve”; “Trikona” means “triangle”. English name for this asana is “Revolving triangle pose”. Position : Standing Type : Balancing and grounding Spiritual Awareness : Manipura Physical Awareness : Pelvis, twisted spine, abdomen Dosha Suitability : Pita Introducery Asanas : Utthita Trikonasan, Ardha Matsyendrasan, Vrikshasana Procedure: 1. Stand erect, feet together, arms at your sides. With an exhalation, step or lightly jump your feet to 3-3 ½ feet. Raise your arms sideways, to shoulder level so that they are in a straight line, palms down. Wrists should be in line with ankles. (For beginners this pose is slightly easier with a narrower stance.) 2. Turn your right foot out to 90 degrees and your left foot to 45 degrees. Firm your thighs and turn right thigh outward, so that […]