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Parivrtta Trikonasana: opening in the twisted triangle The Revolved Triangle is a very graceful yoga pose that can often be easily mastered even by beginners. From a wide stride, the yogi supports themselves with the opposite hand to their standing leg and twists upwards and backwards toward the upper shoulder. Parivrtta Trikonasana combines a standing posture with a twisting pose and therefore has a particularly wide range of positive effects. Here you'll learn everything about the effects of the asana, how to best practice it, and what you should pay particular attention to. Experience the variation of the classic triangle As with many yoga poses, the Sanskrit name pretty much says it all: "Parivrtta" means "twisted," and " Trikonasana " is the triangle pose ("Trikona" means "three angles"). The classic triangle pose is thus enhanced with an additional twist: While in Trikonasana you stand upright with a wide straddle and your arms and hands parallel to the floor, in the twisted pose you assume a wide stride with your front foot turned outward and your back foot turned inward. Place the hand opposite your standing leg on the inside or outside of it, directly next to or on the foot. Grounded in this way, you twist your body and stretch your upper arm upward to the highest point. Learn the benefits of Parivrtta Trikonasana Parivrtta Trikonasana offers you the benefits that all standing poses offer: your legs are activated and strengthened. The rotation brings you a whole host of other advantages. Firstly, of course, the opening that gently embraces your hips, especially your ribcage, allowing you to breathe more freely. Secondly, it mobilizes your hips and spine, giving you greater mobility in these areas. The stretch in the abdominal area stimulates your internal organs and encourages their function. In addition, it strengthens your back; for the harmony of this, you should always do the rotated triangle on both sides. Furthermore, Parivrtta Trikonasana, as you will notice the first time you practice it, is a good way to improve your balance. What you need to consider As with all other yoga asanas, you will only experience the beneficial effects of the Revolved Triangle pose if you perform it correctly. This is especially true for the twist in the lower back area. This must be done from the length of your spine, so you should consciously maintain a straight back with the crown of your head drawn forward before assuming the twist. It is also important not to immediately extend your upper hand upwards. You can place it at your waist with your arm bent so that you can concentrate fully on the torso twist. Only then does the upward arm follow the movement. Helpful Parivrtta Trikonasana is often considered difficult by beginners because placing your hand on the floor with straight knees isn't always easy right away. You can use a block to help, rotating it so that it's at the right height for you to practice at. You can also keep your upper hand on your waist and skip extending your arms at first. It's much more important to keep your pelvis straight and not tilt it. If stability in the rotated triangle pose is a problem, you can place your back foot against a wall to positively influence your stance and balance. As with all yoga poses, make sure you breathe freely in Parivrtta Trikonasana, which you can hold for up to one minute. Important: Avoid Parivrtta Trikonasana during pregnancy or if you have severe lower back problems. Low blood pressure can cause dizziness, so be careful when exiting the pose. Your yoga instructors will always have personal alternatives for you. Image © sandsua / 123rf.com