Physiological:
- stimulates abdominal organs which can improve digestion (relieves gastritis, acidity, flatulence and indigestion) and elimination;
- stimulates the appetite;
- doing the posture on the left stimulates the spleen;
- doing the posture on the right stimulates the liver;
- improves blood circulation;
- is also beneficial for the kidneys, the pancreas, the lungs and the heart;
- builds heat (tapas which burn the impurities);
- improves balance and stability;
- improves strength and flexibility;
- strengthens core centre;
- helps relieve the symptoms of menopause;
- helps relieve infertility;
- good for osteoporosis;
- relieves backache during pregnancy (2nd trimester);
- tones the spinal nerves.
Mental Benefits
- stimulates the nervous system, relieves stress and lifts depression;
- improves concentration;
- helps find balance and grounding in our daily living;
- teaches integration.
Energetic Benefits:
- invigorating;
- promotes a sense of overall bodily vitality, awareness, and integration;
- First chakra” pose which also opens and stimulates the heart chakra (Anahata Chakra);
- awakens the body’s intelligence at a cellular level and allows to find internal alignment, opening energetic pathways.
Symbolism:
When we are in Trikonasana, we make several triangles. The upward pointing triangle formed symbolizes fire, the rising force of energy and spiritual Triangle: The triangle embodies the power of the pyramids. It relates to the combined power of body, mind and spirit, of mother, father and child, of past, present and future, of the Holy Trinity.
The equilateral triangle is known to be a powerful symbol representing, among other things, home . Since the triangle's shape resembled a tent, the Hebrew word for tent, daleth , was given to this shape. In Greek, the word daleth became known as Delta. The top vertex of the triangle is symbolic of the higher goal, the higher plane that is to be achieved or reached. The upward-pointing triangle remains a powerful symbol in numerous cultures symbolizing the rising force of energy, fire, and spiritual fulfillment.
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Cautions:
- spinal injuries - hold for just a short time. Concentrate above all on keeping length in the spine;
- varicose veins - standing poses can exert a lot of pressure in the legs. Include inverted poses to counter the effects of standing poses;
- recent or chronic injury to the hips, back or shoulders;
- diarrhoea;
- Headache;
- low Blood pressure;
- heart problems (practice posture against the wall): do not raise top arm up;
- neck problems; do not look upwards. Keep stretching both sides of the neck equally and look straight ahead;
- high blood pressure - turn the head to gaze downward in the final pose. Practice easy variations and hold the pose for a short time only, keeping your hands below your head;
- knee injuries/weakness - use caution and make sure that the knees are always in correct alignment, and protected from rotation, hyperextension and stress;
- pregnant women should maintain a wider stance between the feet.
Possible Variations:
- place the supporting hand on a block.
- use a wall. This promotes movement sideways with the back kept against the wall and enables to check correct alignment. The right buttock should touch the wall but not the left one.
- stretch the top arm over your head, parallel to the floor;
- wrap your top arm round your back and get hold of the front thigh if you can, this will help to rotate the top hip towards the ceiling.
- lightly rest the back of the lower hand against the inside of the front lower leg.
- in the beginning, it is possible to keep the front heel in line with the back heel but with practice it is better to have it bisect the centre of the back foot.
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