Tri Kona Asana - Tri means three. Kona means angle and Asana means posture. In the final position the body resembles a triangle.
Stand erect in a straight line keeping the heels together and toes a little apart. Expand the chest and drop the shoulders to a relaxed position. Keep the neck straight. Fingers together, facing downwards and palms stretched along the things by the sides. Relaxed face.
- Raise both the hands slowly by the sides till they reach the horizontal position as the right foot is moved to about a meter away from the left foot. (Inhale)
- Slowly bend to the right side in the same plane. The fingers of the right hand touch the right foot. The left arm is straight up, in line with the right hand. Left palm faces forward. Stretch up the left arm and gaze along the fingers. (Exhale)
- Slowly come back to horizontal position without disturbing the legs. (Inhale)
- Bring both the hands slowly down while keeping the right leg by the side of the other leg. (Exhale)
(Note:- Repeat the same with other side.)
BENEFITS
Stretches the whole body especially the spine and back muscles. Stretch and relaxation of intercostals muscles, thighs, calves and hamstring muscles. Adrenal glands are hamstring muscles. Adrenal glands are stimulated. It gives good massage for Liver, spleen, pancreas and Kidneys. Slims down the hips and waistline, strengthens calves and thighs.
Therapeutically: Good for flat foot, Diabetes, Respiratory ailments, Urinary disorders. Good in treating constipation and enhances appetite. Pain in back, neck, elbows, waist line and knees are relieved. This is also effective for sciatica and hunchback.
CAUTION
Persons suffering from low back pain and arthritis should be careful.
SUBTLE POINTS
Mode of bending: Bend from the right waist region and don’t bend the knees and elbows. Avoid forward bending.
Mode of breathing: Breathe out whenever you bend sideward’s and inhale while coming up. Breathe normally in the final position.
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