Trikonasana – The Triangle
Trikonasana – The Triangle Pose – is a fundamental yoga posture with many health and fitness benefits. Tightness in the hips and lower back are a common issue for many people and this posture is effective in freeing up these areas. It is also excellent for releasing tension in the hamstrings, torso and upper back.
Tightness in the hips, lower back and oblique abdominals can lead to many postural issues and, therefore, a trickle down raft of aches and pains. Trikonasana targets these areas and encourages proper movement and better blood flow.
Triangle Pose also contributes to improving the appearance of your midsection by encouraging good digestive health (and therefore decreased bloating and abdominal swelling) and by elongating the oblique abdominals. If you’re working toward a flat stomach, Trikonasana should be a part of your fitness routine.
You can view an excellent animated video of how to properly execute Trikonasana at abc-of-yoga.com.
Remember that any fitness routine deserves excellent nutrition and proper hydration to support it. Make sure you’re getting the necessary nutrients for optimum health and well being while also drinking plenty of water. These are the first steps to optimum health. Exercise alone is not enough.
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Yoga has become a good friend of mine. I have a problem with my hips getting stuck in place and oh man do they hurt (pregnancy fun), and going to yoga helps to minimize the pain and prepare my body to grow bigger and deliver this munchkin