Deep Dive into Parivrtta Trikonasana: The Revolved Triangle
Parivrtta trikonasana is one of the most complex asanas taught at the beginner level classes. This session session takes a deep dive into this asana. In 3 parts:
Part 1: Preparation
Part 2: Parivrtta trikonasana explanation of the variables, and how to negotiate them
Part 3: follow-along
Level: Beginner, experienced beginner
Duration: 45min.
Props needed: a couple of blocks, access to a wall
Tag words: 45mins favorite parivrtta trikonasana standing asanas twists
Negotiating the ‘Variables’ of parivrtta trikonasana:
- Distance between the feet
- How much should the back foot turn in?
- Alignment of the front foot and back foot
- The angle of forward extension
- Placement of the hand on the floor/ block: big-toe side vs little-toe side
Note:
This is an abdominal twisting action and contra-indicated for women during menstruation and pregnancy, also for any one going through abdominal tenderness, or recent abdominal surgery