Trikonasana ( Triangle Pose ) Twist

Trikonasana (Twist)

Steps:

1. Stand in Samastithi. Take a big step sideways parallel to each other.
2. Inhale and lift your hands sideways to shoulder level and palms facing down.
3. On exhale bend forward and twist your body to left. Keep your right palm by the side of your left foot. Then look up at the extended arm (right). Knees should be Straight.


Coming out of Asana:

Inhale drop your neck and come all the way up.
Exhale and drop your hands down. Now repeat
on the other side.

Classification:

    - Twist
    - Asymmetrical
    - Standing
    - Dynamic / Static






Focus:

     - Abdomen
     - Hamstring
     - Hip and Spine mobility

Modifications:

1.  Knees can be bent if hamstrings are tight.
2.  Palms can be kept on the Ankles / Knees / Thighs if you can't reach the floor.
                                                                            







Benefits:
                                                                                                                                                                          -Works on Hamstring.              
      - Abdomen.
     - Neck flexibility.                                        
     - Hip mobility.  
     - Ankle flexibility.