This asana helps to strengthen the muscles in the hip and chest region. It also helps to reduce lower back pain. Trikonasana is generally considered as a good warm-up exercise to improve general health.

How to do Trikonasana?

• Stand straight with your legs apart. The distance between your legs should be a little more than the span of your shoulders.
• Inhale. Raise your right hand straight above your head. The right arm should be parallel to the right ear. 
• Exhale. Bend your torso at the waist, to your left side.
• Simultaneously, slide your left arm down along your left leg till your fingers are at your ankle.
• At this point, your right arm must be horizontal as your head is tilted left.
• Hold the pose with your knees and elbows straight. Hold the position for 30 seconds. 
• Inhale. Straighten yourself and stand erect. Repeat the posture on the other side.