Posture du Triangle
Trikonasana
tree-koh-NAH-sah-nah
Une posture fondamentale qui etire et renforce tout le corps simultanement.
Comment faire Posture du Triangle
- Adoptez une position large, pieds ecartes d'environ 1,20 metre
- Etendez votre jambe avant completement
- Etendez votre torse au-dessus de votre jambe avant
- Posez la main inferieure sur le tibia, la cheville ou le sol
- Etendez le bras superieur vers le plafond
Benefits
- Stretches the hamstrings, hips, and groin
- Strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles
- Opens the chest and shoulders
- Stimulates the abdominal organs and improves digestion
- Relieves stress and can help alleviate back pain
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Place your bottom hand on a block instead of the floor to maintain chest openness
- Shorten your stance if you feel unstable or the stretch is too intense
- Practice with your back against a wall for alignment guidance
Cautions
- Avoid looking upward if you have neck problems; keep the gaze neutral or downward
- Use caution with low blood pressure; come out of the pose slowly
- Those with a herniated disc should avoid deep lateral flexion