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Utthita Trikoṇāsana - Extended Triangle Pose
This pose tones the leg muscles.

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Utthita Trikoṇāsana
Dificulty: beginner
 
Sanskrit:उत्थितत्रिकोणासन
 
Pronounced:trik-cone-AS-ana
 
Meaning:'Utthita' means Extended, 'Tri' means three, 'Kona' means angle
Asana Information
Related Postures
 
Common Faults
None listed.
 
Benefits
Tones the legs.
Loosens the hips.
Strengthens the ankles.
 
Contraindications
None listed.