8 Reasons This Yoga Move Transforms Your Body & Mind

Trikonasana stretches your legs, hips, torso, shoulders, and spine while strengthening thighs and ankles.

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Engaging both abs and obliques, the pose stabilises your body and helps tone belly muscles.

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This side‑bend deeply opens tight hips and lengthens hamstrings—perfect after long sitting hours.

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By aligning shoulders over the hips and legs rooted firmly, Trikonasana sharpens posture and balance.

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Chest and shoulder expansion improves lung capacity—ideal for better breathing and posture correction.

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The gentle twist massages abdominal organs, boosting digestion, reducing bloating, and supporting regularity.

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Deep breathing in this pose calms the mind, releases tension, and improves mental focus.

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Modify with a block under your low hand or try revolved triangle as you progress—no flexibility needed to start.

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