Parivrtta Trikonasana

Revolved Triangle Pose

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Revolved Triangle Pose demonstrated on a yoga mat
Right-side demonstration

How to do Revolved Triangle Pose

  1. Point your right toes toward the top of your mat.
  2. Turn your left toes outward about forty-five degrees, keeping the heel grounded.
  3. Lengthen both legs and engage your thighs without locking your knees.
  4. Aim both sides of your pelvis toward the front of your mat.
  5. Hinge forward with a long spine and place your left hand on the mat near your right foot.
  6. Turn your chest to the right while keeping your pelvis relatively steady.
  7. Reach your right arm toward the ceiling without forcing the twist deeper.
  8. Keep your gaze down so your neck stays in line with your spine.
  9. Lower your right hand toward the mat as you turn your chest back toward the floor.

Benefits

Adding a twist to triangle brings your upper back into the flexibility work.

Further reading: Revolved Triangle Pose

Variations

Place your left hand on a block to keep your spine long.