Trikonasana

Position : Tadasana

Practice :

• Stand erect with the feet about a meter apart.
• While inhaling, stretch the arms sideways and raise them to shoulder level so that they are in one straight line.
• While exhaling, bend to the right and try to slide the right hand down as far as comfortable till below the right knee. Bend in same plane.
• Look at the left palm facing forward and come up on inhalation.
• Repeat the same movements in the left side.
• Relax in tadasana with legs apart.

Benefits :

• It tones the entire body and specially the muscles on the sides of the trunk, waist and back of the legs.
• It stimulates the nervous system and appetite.
• Strengthens the pelvic region.
• Improves digestion and reduces the problem of constipation.
• Reduces the waistline fat. 

Contra-indication :

• People suffering from back problems should avoid this asana.