Triangle Pose (Extended)
Teacher:
Fiji McAlpine
Difficulty:
Beginner
Pose Position:
Standing
Body Position:
Twists
Body Position:
Side Bends
Body Part:
Shoulders
Body Part:
Arms
Body Part:
Back
Body Part:
Hips
Body Part:
Legs Pose Description:
Trikona means triangle (tri is three; kona is angle). The Triangle Pose both stretches and strengthens the legs, while also stretching the torso and shoulders. It is important to keep the back of the front leg active to avoid knee hyperextension.
Muscle Group - Lower Body:
Gluteus Medius
Muscle Group - Lower Body:
Groin
Muscle Group - Lower Body:
Hamstrings
Muscle Group - Upper Body:
Pectoralis
Muscle Group - Upper Body:
Biceps
Muscle Group - Upper Body:
Erector Spinae
Muscle Group - Upper Body:
Abdominals Minutes:
3
Seconds:
54secs
Sanskrit Name:
Utthita Trikonasana
