Traditional
Triangle Pose
Trikonasana
Straighten both legs, reach forward, and lower one hand as the other arm lifts.
- Benefits
- Builds strength, mobility, and breathing awareness with steady alignment. Particularly helpful for creating spaciousness.
- Props
- Block optional.
- Hold Time
- 5 to 8 breaths
- Cautions and Contraindications
- Practice within a pain-free range. Reduce depth or use props for knee, low back, neck, wrist, or shoulder sensitivity.
- Entering Triangle Pose
- Step the feet wide and turn one foot out with the back foot slightly in. Straighten both legs and reach forward over the front leg. Lower one hand to the shin or a block and lift the other arm up. Take a steady inhale to create length, then use the exhale to settle into the final shape.
- Exiting Triangle Pose
- Press firmly into the feet and lift the torso back up to standing. Turn the feet to neutral before changing sides. Pause in a neutral position for a moment before continuing.