Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle) Utthita means, “extended” and Tri means “three” and Kona is “an angle”. This asana represents the trinity of body, mind and spirit, and explores the interplay of these forces: dependency, interdependency, and interaction.Triangle pose is an active pose, which benefits and tones the legs, hips and abdomen. We see triangles many … Read more
Certainly one of the gifts of yoga is an amazing awareness of our physical being that may be developed, and the resulting benefits. I have been practicing yoga for nearly twenty years and believed myself to have a fairly good understanding of my body and how it works. Having said that, it was not really … Read more
Parivritta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle) The revolved triangle takes all of the aspects of trikonasana and spins them around, challenging ones balance; poise and ability to remain centered and focused. Imagine taking a structure and turning it on its side, or upside down. In a sense the triangle would look the same no matter what side … Read more