General Info

Hi! Finding things on this blog may be a little difficult, but here is where everything is located:

1) Picture -
     Pictures Tab (next to the Home tab)
2) Creativity -
     Everywhere!
3) Sanskrit name, 4) English name -
     Home tab, posted together (post is below)
5) Describe how to perform this asana
     Pictures Tab (below pictures of me doing each step of the pose)
6) Benefits: Physical and Therapeutic
     Home tab, post is below
7) Awareness
     Home tab, posted just underneath this post
8) References
     References tab (right of Pictures tab)


Hope this helps!
Pari-Trik ☮

7) Awareness

Feelings and thoughts:

In this posture, I felt that my legs were really being stretched. I don't have very good balance either, so this pose was kind of hard to hold for a long time, but each time I do it, I try to hold it for a few seconds more, so overtime I can hold it for a longer time, without being in "pain."

I also felt like my back was twisted a lot and my spine hurt a bit. I should have spent more time lengthening before going into the pose. Next time I'll stop at that step and spend a couple of breaths lengthening and then twist down into the pose. I should also keep my open up my chest a bit more so that I might even arch back a little.

After I feel like I can do this posture correctly and hold it for a long time, I plan to move my hand to the outside of my foot. Right now, I'm still not too balanced and my hand is on the inside of my foot, which is where beginners should place their hand. I hope with a bit more practice I'll be able to move my hand to the outside of my foot.

Pari-Trik ☮

6) Benefits

There are lots of benefits to doing yoga, especially physical and therapeutic ones. Here are some of them that are specific to this posture: Parivrtta Trikonasana.

Physical: Stretching
This pose focuses heavily on balance, for that you must have a strong foundation in your legs. By having that strong foundation and doing this posture correctly, not only can you strengthen and stretch your legs, but overtime you can also improve your sense of balance.

It also helps to stretch your hips and spine. Remember for you to balance on your legs you needed to externally rotate your knee, this helps to open up your hips. It helps the spine because you had to lengthen it before rotating your torso.

Therapeutic: Pain reliever

Doing this pose correctly can help ease mild back pain as it requires you to gently twist your torso as you place one hand down and reach one hand toward the sky. If you are gentle to yourself, your body will be gentle to you as well.

This pose can also help improve your breathing. When in the pose (one arm up, one down, legs in proper foundation, etc.) your chest will be free to open up instead of what we usually do: hunch over. Opening up helps your circulation too.

Please remember to be gentle to yourself and to take modifications if needed!


Sources:
http://health.indianetzone.com/yoga/hathyoga/1/parivrtta_trikonasana.htm
http://www.indianetzone.com/2/parivrtta_trikonasana.htm

Pari-Trik ☮

3&4) Info About Name

Hey! It's been a while. To get started: here is some info about the name: Parivrtta Trikonasana.

Pronunciation: 

(par-ee-vrit-tah trik-cone-AHS-anna)

Translation:

PARIVRTTA - To turn around or revolve.

TRIKONA - The three angles of a triangle.

ASANA - A yoga posture.

Meaning:

PARIVRTTA TRIKONASANA - Revolved triangle pose.


Sources of info:
http://health.indianetzone.com/yoga/hathyoga/1/parivrtta_trikonasana.htm

Pari-trik ☮

Introduction

Hi! This is Pari-Trik (aka: amiao15). 

I'm in the 7:30DF Yoga I class. 
This blog is dedicated toward learning about and how to do the Parivrtta Trikonasa, or Revolved Triangle Pose.
I'm going to give you some information about this pose, and also demonstrate how to do it. 

I have put some of my favorite songs in the side bar.
Feel free to start listening!

More shall be posted later.
Pari-Trik ☮