
UTTHITA TRIKONASANA
UTTHITA TRIKONASANA :
Utthita means extended, stretched. Trikona (tri = three; kona = angle) is a triangle. This standing asana is the extended triangle pose.
TECHNIQUE :
EFFECTS :
This asana tones up the leg muscles, removes stiffness in the legs and hips, corrects any minor deformity in the legs and allows them to develop evenly. It relieves backaches and neck sprains, strengthens the ankles and develops the chest.
BENEFITS :
- This pose stimulates the abdominal organs.
- It can help relieve backache, even in pregnancy.
- It improves digestion.
- It opens the shoulders and the chest.
- It stretches the hips, groin and hamstrings.
- It helps to relieve stress.
- The legs are stretched from the ankle to the thigh.


