Sanskrit: Uttitha Trikonasana
English: Extended Triangle
Shape Shifting Posture: Stag Stance
Lesson of the Stag:
What we think protects us, can also hurt us.
”Crowned with antlers, the majestic Stag is associated with lords and kings, gods and shaman. In the shadows of the forest he is the embodiment of grace and virility. His horns resemble the mythic Tree of Life. Both hunted and revered, the Stag is a symbol of mortal sacrifice, resurrection, the changing of the seasons, and the vitality of nature.”
~ K. M. Kotulak
Benefits, Systems, Considerations
Benefits:
Helps relieve stress
Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
Relieves backache, especially through second trimester of pregnancy
Calms anxiety
Systems:
Skeletal – strength and structural support for the spine
Muscular – Stretches and strengthens neck, shoulders, legs
Circulatory – raising arms overhead increase circulation
Digestive – stimulates the abdominal organs
Reproductive – helps relieve symptoms of menopause, and can help with infertility
Considerations:
Those with issues related to the knee, hips, ankles, shoulders, neck, or the abdominal area should more slowly and with awareness
Those with high blood pressure or heart related issues should move with caution and ease out if any discomfort or dizziness. Also come out of pose slowly
If pregnant, Can benefit from support of block
