 Tristhitasana is a recent variation of Vajrasana practiced by South Indian Hatha Yogis in the Kadri monastery. It was first observed by Shri Yogendra, a prominent Yoga exponent. The Tristhitasana combines the benefits of both a crossed legged and folded leg meditative asana, thus exercising the flexors, the lower back muscles, the knee joints, and the ankle plantar flexors.
Meaning of Tristhitasana Tristhi or Trishati means thrice-fixed in Sanskrit, and the yoga asana is presumably named so because of the three points of contact with the ground: two knees and an ankle. Yoga Texts and the Tristhitasana Tristhitasana has few references in canonical Yoga texts, although its similarity to the Vajrasana indicates that there were poses that approximated Tristhitasana before it became known as such. The Vajrasana, meaning the thunderbolt or adamantine pose is a highly regarded pose in the Yogic canon, mentioned in major texts like the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Gheranda Samhita. Steps of Tristhitasana It is advisable to begin the practice of Tristhitasana under some yoga expert. The steps of this asana are as follows: Benefits of Tristhitasana Its similarity with Vajrasana ensures all the health benefits that Vajrasana provides. Some of the advantages are as follows: Precautions about Trsthitasana Novice Yogis must attempt this pose with gradual trials, especially since the ankle and both knees are in contact with the ground, potentially creating great strain. Those with piles should not practice this asana. |
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