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Utthita Trikonasana | Triangle Pose

  • Writer: Christina V. Mills
    Christina V. Mills
  • May 21, 2022
  • 1 min read

Triangle Pose is a great standing hip opener.





Etymology


Sanskrit Name: Utthita Trikonasana

English Translation: Extended Triangle Pose


Utthita - Extended

Trikona - Triangle

Asana - Posture


Drishti


Nose



How to:


  • Begin with the apart with the heels on the same line and the right foot facing forward.

  • On an exhale, grab the right big toe with the first two fingers of the right hand, connecting the thumb to the first two fingers.

  • Reach the left hand straight upward with the fingers together.

  • Lengthen the spine and look into the palm of the upward reaching hand.

  • Hold for 5 breaths.

  • Inhale as you stand up. Repeat on the left.








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