Triangle Pose

About This Pose

Wide-legged stance, front leg straight, torso hinged sideways so the front hand reaches the shin or floor and the top arm extends to the sky.

How to Practice

1. 1

   Stand with feet wide apart. Turn the right foot out 90° and the left foot in slightly.

2. 2

   Keep both legs straight — a soft micro-bend in the right knee is fine.

3. 3

   On an exhale, extend the torso sideways over the right leg, hinging from the hip — not the waist.

4. 4

   Bring the right hand to the shin, ankle, a block, or the floor without rounding the spine.

5. 5

   Extend the left arm straight up, creating one long line from left fingertips to right.

6. 6

   Gaze up at the top hand, forward, or down if there is neck tension. Hold for 5 breaths each side.

Benefits

• Stretches hamstrings, groins, and spine
• strengthens legs
• improves balance