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Revolved Triangle - Parivrtta Trikonasana
How to Do Revolved Triangle Pose - Parivrtta Trikonasana

By Ann Pizer, About.com

Updated November 15, 2008

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Revolved Triangle Pose - Parivrtta Trikonasana

© Barry Stone
Type of pose: Standing, Twisting

Benefits: Strengthen the legs, stretches the groins, hamstrings, hips, opens the chest and shoulders, cleanses the internal organs

Instructions:

1. From Warrior II, straighten your front leg (the right leg in this case).

2. Square the hips to the front.

3. Bring the left hand to the outside of the right foot at you twist to the right.

4. Bring the right arm up to the ceiling and the gaze up to the right fingertips.

5. Try to keep the hips level and parallel to the floor.

6. Repeat on the left side

Beginners: Bring the left hand on to a block or inside the right foot instead of outside.

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