Trikonasana

Triangle Pose

Triangle is a wide standing pose with a sideways hip hinge and an open chest.

Foundational ยท 3/10

Practise away from the screen with the Yoga Cards deck.

How to do this pose

  1. Step wide, turn the front foot outward and angle the rear foot comfortably inward.
  2. Reach over the front leg, then rest the lower hand on a block or shin without pressing the knee.
  3. Keep both legs active with soft knees; rise using the legs and repeat on the other side.

Before you begin

Use support for balance and avoid any back, knee or hamstring pain.

What you should feel

A moderate stretch through the front hamstring and side ribs.

Benefits

Practises standing stability and length through the legs and side torso.

Common mistakes

Locking the front knee or sacrificing balance to touch the floor.

Modifications

Raise the lower hand on a block; look down and keep the top hand on the hip.

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Raise the lower hand on a block; look down and keep the top hand on the hip.