12 Basic Asanas

Triangle - Trikonasana

Definition: A lateral bend resembling a triangle

Initial Pose

Stand up straight, and place your feet slightly more than shoulder width apart.

To the Side

The Triangle is a lateral stretch for your trunk muscles and spine, and makes your hips, legs, and shoulders more flexible. Stretch your right arm up, then bend to your left, sliding your left hand down your thigh. Do not twist your body. Hold for 30 seconds, working up to 2 minutes with practice. Inhale as you straighten up again. Repeat the pose on the other side.

Body Line

Your body forms a straight line, parallel to the floor. from your waist to your fingertips.

STUDENT SPEAK

I have had a few Yoga teachers during the course of my life and at the age of 84 years, I am now having Shri Nakul Sharan, who belongs to the Sivananda School of Yoga, as my teacher.

My experience, as his student, is somewhat unique. He is the only teacher I have had who throws his heart and soul into the training of his students. He keeps time with your pranayama and while performing asanas. He expects perfection in one’s posture, breathing and in the performance of each one of the asanas. He targets your weak areas and tailors the yoga accordingly. The 50 minutes that I spend with him is something that I look forward to.

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K K Venugopal

Padma Vibhushan

Sivananda Yogasharan Foundation

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