Triangle pose tones the leg muscles, spinal nerves
and abdominal organs; it contributes towards a strong healthy lower
back.
The triangle gives an excellent and complete
stretch
throughout the entire body.
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Instruction Table
1
Align yourself in
mountain pose.
Continuing with your smooth
flowing breath
2
Inhale deeply and jump your feet
out landing approx 1.2-1.5m apart. your feet need to be in line
and pointing forward at right angles. Next raise your arms to
shoulder level, be sure that they are in line with each other.
Stretch your arms out from the middle of your back. Lift your
chest and look straight ahead.
3
Now turn your right foot out while
keeping your hips to the front, and turn your left foot in from
90 to 70 degrees, by pivoting on your heel. Insure your right
heel is in line with the instep of the left foot.
This is important as it sets the base for this pose.
4
The kneecaps and thighs
are pulling up, simultaneously pushing downward through your
feet into the floor. Inhale, extend the spine, exhale as you
bend to the right, pushing out from the hips, through the right
arm...
5
Taking your right hand to a comfortable
position on your leg, your left arm coming up to straight, moving
down as far as possible without turning the hips or torso. Keep
the thighs firm and rolling around towards the buttocks, moving
the left hip back and open the chest.
6
Inhale, extend the neck and spine,
exhale, turn your head to look up at your left hand.
Keep your head, your buttocks and your heels in one straight
line,not looking down with you body, keep opening your whole
body up.
Breathe easy.
