Extended Traingle + Half - Moon

Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose)

Triangle Pose is the quintessential standing pose in many styles of yoga.
utthita = extended
trikona = three angle or triangle

From this pose you can go further and perform the:

Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)

This pose is a highly effective strengthener for the legs and ankles. You have to sort of squint to see the half moon; try drawing a half-circle from the raised top hand through the lifted foot to the standing foot and supporting hand.

A pose 4 2DAY

Vrksasana (Tree Pose)
Vrksasana clarifies just how challenging it can be to stand on one leg.Click for larger image
(vrik-SHAHS-anna) vrksa = tree

Benefits

• Strengthens thighs, calves, ankles, and spine

• Stretches the groins and inner thighs, chest and shoulders
  
• Improves sense of balance

• Relieves sciatica and reduces flat feet

* (The photo comes from the web page: http://www.hathajoga.blacom.pl/galeria/galeria-vrksa.html)

Whether you are devotional or intellectual in nature, yoga has a path for you.

In ancient times yoga was often referred to as a tree, a living entity with roots, a trunk, branches, blossoms, and fruit. Hatha yoga is one of six branches; the others include raja, karma, bhakti, jnana, and tantra yoga. Each branch with its unique characteristics and function represents a particular approach to life. Some people may find one particular branch more inviting than another. However, it is important to note that involvement in one of these paths does not preclude activity in any of the others, and in fact you'll find many paths naturally overlapping. (description form Yoga Journal)

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