Parivrtta Trikonasana

Ardha Chandrasana - Trikonasana

Key Actions: Pada 2 - Mula Uddiyana Bandha - Parallel Hips - Spinal Extension

Apana: Pada Bandha + Pada 2 ground the feet and support the pelvic alignment of the shape. Sacrum, Tailbone anchor back. Front hip draws back and down.

Samana: Coil energy to the belly to activate the twist, lower belly lifts to extend and lengthen the spine. Lower ribs draw together.

Prana: Sternum lengthens away from navel. Cobra action in the chest expands the heart center from the inside.

Vyana: Arms extend open. Spine extends from tail to crown. Collarbones broaden across the chest. Energy circulates through fingers and toes.

Udana: Earth energy rises up the inner standing leg into the pelvis. Quadriceps rise up the femur. Skull floats up and out as an extension of the spine. Crown reaches away from sacrum.