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Trikonasana
( Trianlge Pose)
Trikon
means
‘triangle’. In this asana,
the position of the body becomes like a tiangle.
Procedure
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Stand
erect with feet apart.
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Inhale
and extend arm sideways.
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Raise
the arm to the level of the shoulders with the palm facing down.
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Bend
trunk to the right side and touch right toes with the right hand.
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Stretch
left arm upwards.
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Remain
in this position for five to ten seconds.
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Repeat
this exercise in the opposite direction by first bending the trunk to
the left side and touching the left toes with the left hand.
Benefits
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Useful in gout and lumbar spondylitis.
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Highly useful in removing stiffness and pain in the neck.
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Helps in removing pain from shoulders’ joints.
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Makes spine flexible.
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Increases memory and mental power.
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Also beneficial for eyes.
Precautions
Persons
suffering from problems of spinal column should do this asana under
the guidance of their therapist.
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