How to do Triangle Pose
- Point your right toes toward the front of the mat.
- Set your left foot parallel to the mat's short edge.
- Lengthen both legs without pressing your knees backward.
- Keep your chest facing the long edge of the mat.
- Keep your torso upright, with your ribs balanced over your pelvis.
- Reach your right arm forward and your left arm back at shoulder height.
- Let your shoulders settle away from your ears as your arms reach outward.
- Look toward your right hand without tipping your chin upward.
- Lower both arms to your sides while keeping your stance steady.
Benefits
Triangle asks your legs and back to support you as your torso reaches sideways.
Further reading: Triangle Pose