Parvritta trikonasana is the Sanskrit name for Revolved triangle pose
How to do the pose:
1) Come to Tadasana
2) Step your right leg back 3-4 feet
- line the heel of your left foot up with the instep of your right foot
3) Keep both legs straight, engaging your quadriceps
4) Square your hips, try to keep them level
5) Bring your left hand to the outside of your left foot
6) Extend your right arm straight up
- open the heart center
7) Turn your head up to look at your right hand
(To come out of the pose)
8) Look down
9) Push through your legs and lift your arms to bring yourself upright
10) Return to Tadasana
This pose is a twist that stretches the back, shoulders, and ribcage. It also works the hamstrings and helps to open the heart center. Benefits of this pose are that it strengthens the thigh, knees and ankles.
It was difficult for me to put my hand on the ground completely and this pulled at my hamstrings a bit. It was also hard for my to keep my hips squared and level, but I tried my best to keep it in check. My lower back was a little strained, but it was just because my back was curving a little.
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