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Triangle Pose: Trikonasana | Traditional

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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

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.