Triangle en Torsion
Parivrtta Trikonasana
par-ee-VRIT-tah tree-koh-NAH-sah-nah
Une posture de torsion profonde qui combine equilibre et rotation de la colonne vertebrale et detoxification.
Comment faire Triangle en Torsion
- Adoptez une position decalee, pied avant vers l'avant
- Pliez-vous vers l'avant au-dessus de votre jambe avant
- Placez la main opposee a l'exterieur du pied avant
- Faites pivoter le torse ouvert vers le ciel
- Tendez le bras superieur vers le haut, gardez les deux jambes tendues
Benefits
- Deeply stretches the hamstrings, IT band, and calves
- Strengthens and tones the obliques and back muscles
- Improves spinal rotation and thoracic mobility
- Stimulates the abdominal organs and aids digestion
- Enhances balance and proprioception
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Place a block under the bottom hand to reduce the depth of the fold and maintain spinal length
- Shorten your stance for better balance and a less intense twist
- Keep the back heel lifted (as in a high lunge stance) if grounding it is difficult
Cautions
- Avoid with herniated disc or acute lower back injury
- Use caution with low blood pressure; come out of the pose slowly
- Not recommended if you have chronic migraines triggered by inversions or twists