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Trikonasana or The Triangle Pose is the asana in which the body takes the shape of a triangle and hence this is called a Triangle Pose or Trikonasana.

How to do it:-

1. First stand straight with hands besides the thighs.

2. Now jump to make a distance of about 3 feet between your feets and hands should be placed vertically down pointing towards ground and in line with shoulder.

3. Now bend towards right with the middle and forefinger of the right hand touching the right toe and head should with aligned along the left hand which should be pointing upwards towards the sky.

4. Now after maintaining this for sometime,return slowly to the position number 2 and then repeat the same in other direction.

Benefits:-

1.Produces a soothing effect on the calves of the bent legs and on the muscles of the hand resting on the floor.

2. The stretching of the body has good effect on the muscles and improves their functioning and corrects the body posture

3. This asana strengthens the waist and back.

4. The asana helps in increasing the height in the children.

Precautions:-

1. Do not bend the kness of the legs while doing this asana.

2. Persons with some problem in spine or backpain should do this only under the guidance of an expert.

Dhanurasana, or Bow pose , is a yoga pose in which the practitioner lies on their belly, grabs their feet, and lifts the legs into the shape of a bow. Dhanurasana is also called Urdva Chakrasana.

How to do it:-

1. Lie down with your stomach facing down.

2. Bring your feet up by bending your knees.

3. Try to hold your ankles with your hands.

4. Breathe IN.Using your hand try to pull your feet so as to raise thighs and simultaneously raise your head , shoulder and chest of the ground.

5. Look up.

6. Hold this pose for around five to eight seconds, more if possible.

7. Your body would be in the shape of a bow, with only your stomach and pelvic area resting on the floor with the entire weight falling on your navels.

8. For those who can do this easily, they can try to rock their body back and forth , but this should not be practiced by the beginners.

Benefits:-

Benefits :

1. It improves digestion.

2. Strengthens spine and thigh muscles.

3. Stretches neck, shoulders and arms.

4. Regulates pancreas gland and is highly beneficial for diabetic patients.

Precautions:- It should not be practiced by those having backaches or cervical pain.