Yoga Adhyaya

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Uttihita means extended. Trikona is a triangle. This standing asana is the extended triangle posture.
Technique

Stand in Tadasana
Inhale deeply and with a jump spread the legs apart sideways, wider than shoulder width. Ideally the legs would be about 3-3.5 feet apart.
Raise your arms sideways, in line with the shoulders until they are parallel to the ground. […]

Tada means a mountain. This asana is also called Sama Sthithi. Sama means upright, straight, balanced. Sthithi is sanskrit for state. Sama Sthithi, means balanced or upright state. Tadasana is a pose where the yoga adhyayi stands firm and erect, like a moutain.

Stand with your feet parallel. Imagine a line that is drawn on your […]