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Extended Triangle Pose
Also Known as Utthita Trikonasana
About the Extended Triangle pose/asana
This is a standing type of asana. It is easy to perform yoga pose.
Benefits of Extended Triangle pose/asana
* It allows you to stretch and strengthen your ankles, knees, and thighs.
* It stimulates the organs located in the abdominal region.
* It allows you to stretch your calves, chest, groins, hamstrings, shoulders, spine and hips.
* It perk ups your digestion.
* It helps alleviate stress.
* During pregnancy (especially in second trimester) it helps alleviate backache.
* It helps reduce menopause symptoms.
How to do Extended Triangle Pose or Utthita Trikonasana?
Step 1: Stand on your feet, separated by a distance of about 4 feet.
Step 2: Straighten outwards your right leg.
Step 3: Lift and begin extending your right arm forward. Tuck your right hip as you pull your right thigh upwards.
Step 4: Bring your right hand to the level of the floor (ankle or shin if you are not that flexible and/or comfortable).
Step 5: Begin opening your chest. Also, stack the left shoulder on top of your right shoulder.
Step6: While keeping the left shoulder rooted in the socket try to point the fingers of the left hand towards the ceiling.
Step 7: Turn your neck and look straight at the fingers of your left hand.
Step 8: Stay in the pose for as long as possible.
Step 9: Repeat the steps with the other side.
Therapeutic effects
The pose can help in therapeutic treatment of the following symptoms:
* Flat feet
* Anxiety
* Neck pain
* Infertility
* Sciatica
* Osteoporosis
* Stress
A word of caution!
Do not perform the pose if you are suffering from any of the following complications:
* Diarrhea
* Neck problems
* Headache
* High blood pressure
* Low blood pressure
* Heart Condition
Use of Props and Other Modifications in the Pose
Props: If you are unable to place your hands on the floor then use a block in order to raise the floor towards your hand. However, this does not mean that you can cut short the pose. Try to fully extend your torso during the pose.
Modifications: People who are suffering from a neck problem can make performing this pose by not turning their head towards the ceiling and instead continue to look straight. Similarly those who are suffering from high blood pressure can look downward in order to stabilize their blood flow. Further still, those who are suffering from any type of heart condition can make use of a wall as a prop.
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