Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre, Heart Centre, Throat Centre
Therapy:
Arthritis, Back Pain, Constipation, Depression, Diabetes, Fatigue, Indigestion, Poor Posture
Drishti:
Up
Dosha:
Pitta, Kapha
Stand tall. Spread legs wide. Back toes angled slightly forward. Front toes point forward. Bend front knee. Reach left arm under left leg. Reach right arm around to clasp fingers of left hand. Open chest. Lengthen forward leg into class Triangle position. Feel chest opening deeper on each exhale. Switch sides.
Bound Triangle Pose (Baddha Trikonasana) has the same benefits as Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana), but with the additional benefits of a bind which are:
Chest Opener: Interlocking of arms behind hips and leg creates a deep stretch of the shoulders, chest, and upper back. This stimulates the heart and the lungs and is a good way to activate the heart chakra.
Torso Lengthener: When hands are in a bind, the shoulder twist opens the chest and lengthens the torso.
Strengthens & Stretches: In Bound Triangle Pose (Baddha Trikonasana), there is deep stretching of shoulders, neck, hamstrings, psoas and hips. This lengthens the muscles making them strong and flexible.
