Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana is derived from the combination of the Sanskrit words Trianga(three limbs or parts. It is buttocks, knees and feet), mukha (face), Eka(one),Pada(foot), Paschima(West or back of the body), Uttana (intense stretch)and asana (posture or pose). It is called as Three Parts Forward Bend Pose or One Leg Folded-Back Posein English.
Benefits
- Regulates the digestion system.
- Calms the mind.
- Makes the spine more flexible.
- Stimulates and tones the abdominal organs.
- Helps to reduce the constipation and flatulence.
- Opens the hips.
- Improves the flexibility in the hamstrings, hips and knee joint.
- Helps to remove any kind of leg swelling.
- Great pose for flat feet and dropped arches.
- Regulates the menstruation.
- Good pose for knee and ankle sprains.
- Restores the body from long travel.
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