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3· Uttihita TrikorJiisana Three* (Plates 4 and 5)
Uttihita means extended, stretched. Trikona. (tri =three; kona. =angle)
is a triangle. This standing asana is the extended triangle pose.
Technique
I. Stand in Ta�asana. (Plate 1)
- Inhale deeply and with a jump spread apart the legs sideways 3 to
3! feet. Raise the arms sideways, in line with the shoulders, palms facing
down. Keep the arms parallel to the floor. (Plate 3)
3· Turn the right foot sideways^90 degrees to the right. Turn the left
foot slightly to the right, keeping the left leg stretched from the inside
and tightened at the knee.- Exhale, bend the trunk sideways to the right, bringing the right palm
near the right ankle. If possible, the right palm should rest completely
on the floor. (Plates 4 and 5)
5· Stretch the left arm up (as in the illustration), bringing it in line with
the right shoulder and extend the trunk. The back of the legs, the back
of the chest and the hips should be in a line. Gaze at the thumb of the