Day 8 - 100 Days of Celebrating BKS Iyengar

Day 8 - 100 Days of Celebrating BKS Iyengar

 

 

 

Yoga: A Gem for Women  by: Geeta Iyengar

 

Standing Asana - Parivrtta Trikonasana - Revolved Triangle Pose

 

These are the techniques given by Geeta for the revolved triangle pose.  Parivrtta means revolved or turned around. The pose is a revolving or reverse triangle. I'll add photos soon ~ my photographer has been busy. :)  In the meantime give the pose a try too!

 

Technique:

1. Stand in Tadasana

2. While inhaling, jump with the legs 3-3.5 feet apart and raise the arms sideways in line with the shoulders.

3. Turn the right foot sideways to 90 degrees and the left foot slightly inwards. Tighten the knees and the thighs. Take one or two breaths.

4. Exhale, rotate the trunk to the right so that the left arm faces the right leg.

5. Place the fingers of the left palm on the floor near the outer side of the right foot.

6. Raise the right arm up, bringing it in line with the left arm.

7. Turn the head and look at the right hand.

8. This is the final position. Breathing normally, stay for 20-30 seconds observing the following points:

i) tighten both legs

ii) tuck in the left shoulder-blade and keep the chest expanded

iii) keep both the edges of the trunk parallel and in line with the right leg.

iv) keep the trunk in line from the hips to the head

9. Inhale and raise the left hand off the floor and come back up.

10. Repeat on the left side and come to Tadasana.

 

Special Instructions:
1. While rotating the trunk, turn the left thigh and knee inwards and also the left hip joint so that the spine revolves more.

2. Keep both legs firm to turn the pelvic region.

3. Extend the trunk towards the head in such a way that the abdominal muscles not only revolve but also move towards the chest.

 

Effects: This asana increases the blood supply to the lower part of the trunk and invigorates the abdominal organs.

 

Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
www.plnyoga.blogspot.com