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Triangle Pose
Trikonasana

A spacious standing pose that combines strength, balance and side-body length.

Instructional illustration of Triangle Pose
LevelBeginner
Pose typeStanding
Primary focusHamstrings, Side body

How to practice Triangle Pose

  1. Take a wide stance with the front toes forward and back toes slightly inward.
  2. Extend the arms and reach the front hand forward.
  3. Lower the front hand to the shin, a block or the floor.
  4. Reach the top arm upward while lengthening both sides of the waist.

Practice tips

  • Use a block to keep the torso spacious.
  • Keep a micro-bend in the front knee.
Practice note: Look down or forward if turning the head upward affects balance or the neck.
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