⭐⭐Standing Pose

Triangle Pose

Trikonasana

5-8 breaths per side
Triangle Pose

1. Stand with feet wide apart, right foot turned out 90 degrees, left foot slightly in.

2. Extend arms parallel to floor, reaching actively through fingertips.

3. Shift hips slightly left, then reach right arm forward, lengthening right side.

4. Hinge at hip to lower right hand toward shin, ankle, or floor (use block if needed).

5. Keep both legs straight and strong, engaging quadriceps.

6. Extend left arm straight up, stacking shoulders vertically.

7. Turn head to gaze at left thumb, or keep neck neutral if uncomfortable.

8. Open chest toward ceiling, maintaining length through both sides of torso.

9. Breathe steadily, then inhale to come up and repeat on the other side.

Key Benefits

  • Stretches and strengthens legs
  • Opens hips, chest, and shoulders
  • Improves balance and stability
  • Stimulates abdominal organs

Cautions

  • Diarrhea or headache
  • Low blood pressure
  • Neck injury (avoid turning head up)
  • Heart condition

Muscles Worked

QuadricepsHamstringsObliquesIntercostalsAdductors