Revolved Triangle Pose
Description
Revolved Triangle Pose (Parivrtta Trikonasana) is a standing yoga twist where you stand in a split stance, fold forward, and rotate your torso to place one hand on the floor and the other reaching up. It stretches the hamstrings and spine while building rotational flexibility, balance, and core control.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Revolved Triangle Pose Instructions
- Stand with feet about three to four feet apart in a split stance. Right foot forward, left foot back. Both feet flat on the floor.
- Square your hips toward the front of your mat. Hinge forward from the hips with a flat back.
- Place your left hand on the floor (or a block) next to the inside or outside of your right foot.
- Rotate your torso to the right and reach your right arm straight up toward the ceiling.
- Stack your right shoulder over your left shoulder. Gaze up at your right hand.
- Keep both legs as straight as possible. Press through the outside edge of your back foot.
- Hold for 5 to 10 breaths. Breathe deeply and use each exhale to deepen the twist.
- Release and repeat on the other side.
Revolved Triangle Pose Form & Visual
Revolved Triangle Pose Benefits
- Deeply stretches the hamstrings, spine, and hips
- Improves thoracic spine rotational mobility
- Builds balance and proprioception
- Strengthens the legs isometrically
- Aids digestion through gentle abdominal compression
- Develops focus and body awareness
Revolved Triangle Pose Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings (front leg)
- Obliques (both sides)
- Erector spinae (rotational stretch)
- Gluteus medius (balance)
- Quadriceps (isometric)
- Calves and ankle stabilizers
Revolved Triangle Pose Variations & Alternatives
- Triangle Pose (Trikonasana, no twist)
- Warrior Pose
- Revolved Half Moon Pose (single-leg balance version)
- Revolved Triangle with Block (regression)
