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This pose is sometimes considered a variant of Trikonasana, the Triangle Pose.

However, although these two asanas have many common aspects, the posture of spinning the trunk generates special and characteristic effects.

The very powerful actions on the digestion, as well as the regeneration of the internal organs are two of the most notable benefits from practicing this asana.

HOW TO PERFORM THE ASANA

EXECUTION ON THE LEFT SIDE

STARTING POSITION
Stand with the feet parallel and arms relaxed.

FIRST STAGE
Inhale and move the left leg forward as much as you can. Rotate the right foot so the sole is perpendicular to the direction of the left sole. Bend the left leg and keep the right one stretched. Maintain this pose until you feel you are stable in it.

FINAL POSE
Exhale through the mouth and bend over to the front, placing the right hand on the exterior side of the left foot. Spin your trunk in order to do so and lift the left arm next to the head, palm facing up.


The right elbow is placed on the outside of the left leg. The head is along the spine, facing left. Keep this pose for as long as you can comfortably stay in it, without having any pain or discomfort.

FOCUS ON THE LEFT SIDE
Concentrate to perceive the cosmic energies through the left arm and their location at the level of the solar plexus.

Simultaneously, perceive the telluric energies going up through the legs and through the right arm and their location at the level of Manipura Chakra.

Perceive the activation of the subtle centre of force Manipura Chakra and of the secondary centre of force Chandra Chakra - related to the yin energy at this level. Perceive a state of enhanced will, and a state of inner strength. Perceive also the intense energy from all the internal organs.

EXECUTION ON THE RIGHT SIDE

STARTING POSITION
Stand with the feet parallel and arms relaxed.

FIRST STAGE
Inhale and move the right leg forward as much as you can. Rotate the left foot so the sole is perpendicular to the direction of the right sole. Bend the right leg and keep the left one stretched. Maintain this pose until you feel you are stable in it.

FINAL POSE
Exhale through the mouth and bend over to the front, placing the left hand on the exterior side of the right foot. Spin your trunk in order to do so and lift the right arm next to the head, palm facing up.




The left elbow is placed on the outside of the right leg. The head is along the spine, facing right. Keep this pose for as long as you can comfortably stay in it, without having any pain or discomfort.

FOCUS ON THE RIGHT SIDE
Concentrate to perceive the cosmic energies through the right arm and their location at the level of the solar plexus.

Simultaneously, perceive the telluric energies going up through the legs and through the left arm and their location at the level of Manipura Chakra.

Perceive the activation of the subtle centre of force Manipura Chakra and of the secondary centre of force Surya Chakra - related to the yang energy at this level. Perceive a state of enhanced will, and a state of inner strength. Perceive also the intense energy from all the internal organs.

FINAL FOCUS
Perceive the harmonious activation of Manipura Chakra and the balance between the solar and lunar energies at the level of Manipura Chakra. Perceive enhanced self-esteem, and a state of inner balance.