Utthita Trikonasana / Triangle Pose
Utthita Trikonasana, also known as Triangle Pose, offers a profound stretch for the sides of the body while enhancing balance and concentration, inviting a sense of expansion and openness.
Begin in a wide-legged stance, with feet parallel to each other, and pivot the right foot out 90 degrees while slightly turning the left foot inward.
Inhale deeply as you extend the arms out to the sides at shoulder height, preparing to transition into Utthita Trikonasana.
Exhale mindfully as you reach the right hand towards the right shin, ankle, or a block, while simultaneously extending the left arm towards the sky, creating a long line of energy from fingertips to fingertips.
Keep both legs straight and engaged, actively pressing into the outer edge of the back foot to maintain stability and support through the pose.
Find a focal point to steady the gaze, fostering a sense of concentration and presence within the posture, as you experience the exhilarating stretch through the sides of the body and the opening through the chest and heart center.
Embrace the expansiveness and freedom offered by Utthita Trikonasana, celebrating the sense of liberation and spaciousness discovered within the pose, and breathe deeply into the newfound sense of openness and vitality.
Benefits:
Stretches legs, ankle joints, hips and groin
Stretches the sides of the torso and hip flexors
Opens the chest cavity
Helps relieve menopausal discomfort
Improves digestion and circulation
Relieves stress
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