Trikonasana or Triangle Pose is one of my favorite asanas as a yoga instructor, and I like to practice this asana regularly for myself and my participants.
I wrote the entire article from my experience.
In this article, the history of this asana, physical and mental benefits, restrictions, method of asana practice, and points to be observed while practicing it are described very nicely and in detail.
What is Trikonasana(Triangle Posse) and its benefits?
Trikonasana or Triangle Pose: When doing this asana, the body’s shape looks like a triangle, or three angles are formed, hence the name of this asana is Trikonasana or Triangle pose. Through this asana, we can bend the body right and left. This pose strengthens our muscles and bones.
Triangle Pose is a very beneficial asana, so we should practice Trikonasana daily. This asana has many benefits, both physical and mental.
Physical benefits of Trikonasana:
- Very beneficial asana for the spine
- Keeps the spine flexible and supple
- Improves kidney health
- Helps increase appetite
- It helps control tension and high blood pressure
- Removes laziness
- Strengthens the back muscles, thereby relieving back pain
- Keeps the adrenal glands above the kidneys healthy
- Reduces waist fat and helps to make the waist slim and beautiful
- Very beneficial asana for sciatica pain
- Strengthens legs and hips
- Increases lung capacity
- Increases digestion power
Does Trikonasana increase height?
As Trikonasana is done standing up and this asana stretches all parts of the body, it stretches the hips and spine, thereby helping to increase height.
Does Trikonasana reduce belly fat?
Triangle Pose, which we know as Trikonasana, plays an important role in reducing belly fat. When we practice this asana regularly, our legs, muscles, and arms are used in coordination, thus helping to reduce belly fat very quickly. So those who want to lose belly and waist fat quickly should practice this asana regularly.
What are the mental benefits of Trikonasana?
Trikonasana or Triangle Pose has many symbolic meanings as it harmonizes the body, mind, and spirit.
- Increases mental concentration and stability
- Helps to relieve anxiety and tension
- Activates the parasympathetic nervous system
- Maintains mental health and emotional balance by reducing cortisol levels
Triangle Pose Limitations & Contraindications
- Those with spinal abnormalities, injuries, or severe back problems
- Frozen shoulder and severe arthritis
- Serious heart problems
What is the disadvantage of Trikonasana?
This asana should be avoided in case of injury or surgery.
Avoid this asana if you have shoulder, knee, or ankle injuries.
Athletes or runners with hamstring muscles or ankle injuries needing muscle rest should avoid doing this asana.
How to do yoga poses step by step?
- Stand straight with equal weight on the feet, neck, and head straight, gaze forward, and breathe normally.
- Keep two and a half to three feet space between the feet. You can keep more space between the feet according to your height, but the feet must be parallel.
- Raise both hands on either side of the body along the shoulders, palms facing down.
- Bend the whole body to the right and try to touch the right foot with the right hand. The body should not bend forward or backward.
- Focus on the upper arm and hold for 10 to 30 seconds.
- Now stand straight.
- Do the same on the left side, staying on the left side for the same amount of time as the right side.
How long does it take to do Trikonasana?
Stay on each side for 10 to 30 seconds while keeping the breath normal, stand up straight, and do the same on the opposite side for 10 to 30 seconds. If you practice briefly at first, you can gradually increase the time.
Practice the entire asana like this three to five times.
Keep in Mind:
- Breathe normally
- Don’t bend your knees
- Don’t do any jerking
- Don’t try to do a perfect pose if you are new
- Practice it mindfully
- Wait at least 3 to 4 hours for yoga practice after a meal