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Trivikramasana
Trivikramasana is an Asana. It is translated as Pose Dedicated to Trivikrama from Sanskrit. The name of this pose comes from Trivikrama in reference to a Hindu Mythology Trivikrama, and asana meaning posture or seat.
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Technique
- Stand firmly. Ensure that the entire body should be straight.
- Slowly raise the right leg upward and then raising the right hand place them on the feet ( as shown in the Fig. 16.0). Interlock the fingers and stretch the arms in order to ;hold the right heel firmly.
- Ensure that the right calf is near the right ear and then slowly widen the elbows. while doing so ensure to maintain the body, straight and be well balanced.
- Stay in this position for about 8 to 10 seconds with normal breathing.
- Slowly release the right heel and the leg in order to resume the normal position.
- Repeat the process alternatively on the other side with the same procedure.[1]
Technique in pictures/animation
Effects
- This pose has the following benefits: it stretched the side of the body, the hamstrings and inner thighs, promotes spinal flexibility and balance.
Related Asanas
Special requisites
- Be careful while doing this pose if you have any balance issues, hip, ankle or shoulder injuries.
