Physical Benefits of Utthita Trikonasana and Parivrtta Trikonasana

Utthita Trikonasana is a standing pose. This poses mainly focuses on extending and stretching out various parts of the body and it also has many health benefits to offer. Parivrtta Trikonasana has almost the same health benefits but it requires more concentration as you have to twist your body where balancing becomes harder.

Both stretch and strengthen thighs, knees and ankles
Both stretch and expand hips, hamstrings, chest and spine
Both stimulate the abdominal organs
They help relieve stress
Both stimulate and improve digestion
It is therapeutic for anxiety, flat feet, neck pain and osteoporosis if practiced daily
Helps to keep your mind balanced and concentrated
Parirtta Trikonasana releases the thoracic spine (upper and middle spine)