Triangle || TRIKONASANA TRI || three Kona || angle ASANA || Posture Primary Purpose of Triangle || To Strengthen the legs, elongate hamstrings and lower back, lengthens the side body Benefits of Triangle Strengthens legs (quadriceps, hamstrings, psoas) buttocks (gluteus maximus) back (erector spinae) abdomen (obliques) shoulders (deltoids) arms (triceps) Stretches legs (hamstring, adductors) buttocks (gluteus maximus, medius,…
Warrior II || Virabhadrasana DWI Vira || courage/hero Bhadra || blessed, auspicious/virtuous Primary Purpose of Warrior II || Strengthens the legs, builds heat in the body, and opens the inner line of the front leg Benefits of Warrior II Strengthens feet legs (quadriceps, hamstrings) buttocks (gluteus maximus, medius, minimus) back (erector spinae) abdomen (transverse abdominus) shoulder (deltoids, romboids)…
Lateral Angle aka PARSVAKONASANA PARSVA || side KONA || angle Primary Purpose of Lateral Angle || is to strengthen the legs, build heat in the body, open the inner line of the front leg, and stretch the side body. Lateral Angle has many variations and is fun to explore after an adequate warm up. Benefits of Lateral…