Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

Targets the hamstrings and IT band of the front leg, the adductors of the back leg, the lateral spine, and opens the chest through the top arm reach. Helpful for lengthening tight hamstrings in a non-compressive way, creating space along the entire side body, and as a natural transition between Warrior II and Pyramid. The movement straightens both legs in a wide stance, then extends the torso sideways over the front leg as the bottom hand reaches toward the shin or a block and the top arm extends straight up, rotating the chest open.

Cues

• Lengthen over the front leg and reach the top arm tall, opening the chest.