Poses
Triangle Pose
Trikonasana · trik-cone-AHS-anna
Standing · beginner
Glossary: Trikonasana
Pronunciation
How to
- Stand with feet wide apart
- Turn right foot out 90 degrees
- Extend arms to sides
- Reach right hand toward right foot
- Left arm reaches up
- Gaze up at left hand
Benefits
- Stretches legs, hips, and spine
- Opens chest and shoulders
- Strengthens legs
- Stimulates organs
Caution
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Low blood pressure
Variations
- Hand on block
- Bound triangle