“Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” ― Buddha
Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is very happy to inform you that we have started Bala Samskar Kendras (Schools for children and youth) to enrich them with the greatness of Hindu Dharma and appreciate the sacrifices many leaders have done to protect Bharat. Yoga has been shown to improve both physical and mental health in school-age children (ages 6 to 12). Yoga improves balance, strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity in children. Yoga and mindfulness offer psychological benefits for children as well. A growing body of research has already shown that yoga can improve focus, memory, self-esteem, academic performance, and classroom behavior, and can even reduce anxiety and stress in children.
Trikonasana is a standing yoga posture that requires strength, balance and flexibility. In this posture, both arms extend with the legs spread apart and one foot turned at a 90-degree angle. The upper body bends toward the lead foot so that one arm reaches toward, but not necessarily touching, the ground and the other toward the sky.
The term comes from the Sanskrit trikona, meaning “three corners” or “triangle,” and asana, meaning “posture.” The term is often used synonymously with utthita trikonasana (extended triangle pose).
In addition to a range of physical benefits, trikonasana is believed to unblock energy pathways in the body. It is one of the basic poses common to the many styles of yoga.
Trikonasana is commonly referred to as triangle pose in English. (Source:Yogapedia)
Benefits of Trikonasana
Like many yoga poses, Trikonasana carries a few benefits for your body and mind, such as:
•    It helps in stretching the legs and strengthening body muscles.
•    It activates the body core, which further stimulates the digestive organs. Hence, it helps in improving body metabolism.
•    One of the trikonasana benefits is that it reduces spinal and back stiffness, thereby improving flexibility.
•    Improved metabolism with this yoga helps in boosting stamina and energy.
•    Trying to bring in balance with this yoga pose helps develop focus.
•    Trikonasana steps unlock the shoulders and hip flexors, which reduces the risk of injuries and enhances mobility. One should perform this yoga on both sides to benefit the right and left hip equally.
•    With improved concentration and metabolism, it enhances physical and mental equilibrium.
•    It also reduces stress, anxiety, back pain or issues of sciatica.
How to do it:
One should keep these things in mind to acquire maximum advantages of trikonasana:
•    Keep the legs straight
Initially, it is quite tough to touch your foot with your hand. At this time, one should avoid bending their knees. If the knee bending issue continues, use a yoga block as leverage.
•    Keep your muscles engaged
It may look simple to execute trikonasana yoga. However, without the active muscle engagement of thighs and core, one may fail to procure trikonasana benefits.
•    Avoid bending the back
This exercise is a sideways movement or body bending exercise. Hence, one should avoid bending the back or rounding the spine while doing this. (Source:Bebodywise)
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