Triangle Pose with Block

Utthita Trikoṇāsana (block)

Read what the gnome says

Triangle Pose with a block! Stand wide, hinge sideways over the front leg, and rest the hand on a block. Stack the shoulders, reach the top arm up. Both legs straight. Breathe, then switch. Triangle gnome, helped by a block.

Works on Hamstrings · Inner thighs · Obliques

How to do it

1. Step the feet wide, turn the front foot out and keep both legs straight.
2. Reach long over the front leg and rest the lower hand on a block.
3. Stack the shoulders, reach the top arm up and hold; switch sides.

Common mistakes

• Don’t lock the front knee.
• Don’t collapse onto the block.
• Don’t crunch the neck.

Benefits

• Builds strength and steadiness in the legs.
• Improves posture and balance.
• Wakes up the whole body: good early in a practice.

Take care: Go easy or skip if you have knee, ankle or hip pain, or feel dizzy. Keep a wall or chair within reach for balance.

Suggest a correction

Not medical advice. Ease off if anything feels sharp or wrong.

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