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Triangle Pose

Trikonasana

Triangle Pose
Intermediate
Standing
Side Bend
Description

A standing pose that stretches the hips, groins, hamstrings, and calves; strengthens the legs and core.

Instructions
  • Stand with your feet wide apart.
  • Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and your left foot in about 45 degrees.
  • Extend your arms parallel to the floor.
  • Reach your right hand towards your right shin, ankle, or the floor. Extend your left arm towards the ceiling.
  • Keep both legs straight and engage your core.
  • Gaze up towards your left hand or forward.
Benefits
  • Stretches hips, groins, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest, and spine
  • Strengthens legs and core
  • Stimulates abdominal organs
  • Helps relieve stress
  • Improves digestion
  • Relieves symptoms of menopause
  • Therapeutic for anxiety, flat feet, neck pain, osteoporosis, sciatica
Modifications & Safety
  • Rest bottom hand on a block for support.
  • Keep a microbend in the front knee.
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