Triangle Pose Trikonasana
Description
This exercise involves standing with your feet apart and stretching your arms out to the sides. You then bend to one side, placing your hand on your shin or the floor, while reaching your other arm up towards the ceiling. This pose helps to stretch and strengthen the legs, hips, and spine.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Triangle Pose Trikonasana Instructions
- Begin in a standing position with your feet about 3-4 feet apart.
- Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and your left foot in slightly.
- Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height.
- Reach your right hand forward and place it on your right shin or ankle.
- Extend your left arm straight up towards the ceiling.
- Keep your gaze towards your left hand.
- Hold the pose for 5-10 breaths.
- Repeat on the other side.
Triangle Pose Trikonasana Form & Visual
Triangle Pose Trikonasana Benefits
- Stretches and strengthens the legs, hips, and spine
- Improves balance and stability
- Stimulates the abdominal organs and aids in digestion
- Relieves stress and anxiety
- Can help alleviate back pain
Triangle Pose Trikonasana Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Abdominals
- Obliques
- Back muscles
Triangle Pose Trikonasana Variations & Alternatives
- Triangle Pose
- Trikonasana
Input: Downward Facing Dog Adho Mukha Svanasana
Output:
- Downward Facing Dog
- Adho Mukha Svanasana
Input: Warrior II Virabhadrasana II
Output:
- Warrior II
- Virabhadrasana II
Input: Tree Pose Vrksasana
Output:
- Tree Pose
- Vrksasana