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Revolved Triangle Pose
Also Known as Parivrtta Trikonasana
About the pose/asana
This is a standing type intermediate yoga asana. You usually perform this pose after Trikonasana. However you can also do this pose as a standing preparation for seated forward bends such as Head-to-Knee pose (Janu Sirsasana) and seated twists like Half Lord of the Fishes Pose (Ardha Matsyendrasana) and Marichi's Pose (Marichyasana III).
Benefits of Revolved Triangle pose/ Parivrtta Trikonasana
* The pose makes you stretch your spine and hips.
* The pose allows you to stretch and strengthen your legs.
* The pose results in expansion of your chest, which then facilitates/improves breathing.
* The pose stimulates the organs in the abdominal region.
* The pose helps in the alleviation of mild back pain.
* The pose helps you improve your sense of balance.
The pose has also found application in the therapeutic treatment of the following ailments:
* Asthma
* Constipation
* Other digestive problems
* Sciatica
* Lower backache
How to do Revolved Triangle pose or Parivrtta Trikonasana?
Step 1: Stand on the mat with your feet separated by a distance of three-and-a-half feet to four feet. Place your hands on your hips.
Step 2: Lift your arms parallel to the floor. Twist your right heel towards the outside, while twisting in your left heel.
Step 3: Twist your torso at your hips and try to bring your left hand over the right leg and touch your left palm on the floor.
Step 4: At the same time, take your right arm towards the ceiling. Follow this up by twisting your neck sideways and looking at the pointed fingers of your left hand.
Step 5: Stay in the position for the length of a minute.
Step 6: In order to release the tension built in the sides, repeat the pose with the other side as well.
More about Revolved Triangle Pose or Parivrtta Trikonasana
A word of caution!
The pose is not to be performed if you are suffering from any of the following ailments/injuries:
* Back or spine injury
* Diarrhea
* Insomnia
* Headache
* Low blood pressure
* Migraine
Tips for beginners
Performing the pose with your feet out might not be an easy thing to do for beginners. Hence, they can minimize the distance of separation between their legs. Also, they can make use of a prop while attempting to touch their hands to the floor.
Modifications and Props
Many yoga practitioners are not able to touch their hands on the floor. In such a case, they can make use of either a chair or a block to place their hands on the floor. Further, it might be the case with many practitioners that their heels come off the floor as they attempt to twist their torso. This results in their losing of balance and tipping over. It can be avoided by placing the heels either on a wooden block or a book or by wedging it against the wall.
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