Triangle with a twist

Triangle with a twist

April 2023

If you enjoyed last month’s twisting posture with Kamala Venkat, this time, you can try  another one called Parivrtta Trikonasana 

Parivrtta Trikonasana, also known as  

Revolved Triangle Pose, or Twisted Triangle  

Pose, is an advanced variation of Triangle  

Pose. Practising this asana is believed to activate  

the sacral chakra (subtle energy centre). The twist  

in this pose breaks the block of energy trapped in  

the form of stiffened muscles. This improves the  

flow of energy by increasing flexibility throughout  

the body. 

In Sanskrit parivrtta means ‘revolved,’ or ‘turned  

back,’ trikona means ‘triangle,’ and asana means  

‘posture.’  

Method  

•  Start this pose by standing straight on the  mat. Slowly spread your legs three to four feet  apart, slightly more than shoulder width. Try  to keep your legs straight. 

•  With a deep inhalation, lift your arms to  shoulder level and extend them on either  side, keeping them parallel to the floor. 

•  Point your right foot slightly towards your left  foot in a 45-degree turn, while also turning  your torso towards the left foot. 

•  With an exhalation, bend forward towards  the extended left leg while trying to reach  the left foot with your right hand. Place your  right palm on the floor just in front of the left  foot and stretch your left arm up towards the  ceiling. Turn your neck, look in the direction of  the raised left arm, and gaze at the fingertips.  This is the final position of Revolved Triangle  Pose. You can stay in this pose for 20 to 30  

seconds, inhaling and exhaling deeply, and  feel the stretch in your body. 

•  Slowly turn your neck towards the mat and  lower your raised arm, bring your right arm,  which was extended towards the left foot,  back to shoulder level. Then straighten your  bent torso and come back to the centre.  

•  Repeat the same steps for the other side also. •  

Benefits 

•  Helps to improve balance 

•  Strengthens and stretches the legs, feet,  ankles, and abdominal muscles 

•  Opens the chest to improve breathing •  Increases flexibility in the hamstrings,  shoulders, and upper back 

Contraindications 

•  Surgery of the spine, knees, or ankles  •  Migraine 

•  High or low blood pressure