Triangle
Sanskrit Name: Trikonasana
Challenge Level: Medium
Triangle pose is a standing yoga posture that improves focus, balance and flexibility. This pose serves the body well as an opener for the hips, while strengthening the ankles, knees and thighs. It also stretches the hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest and spine. Both arms extend vertically with the legs spread apart and the lead foot turned outward at a 90-degree angle. The upper body bends toward the lead foot so that one arm reaches toward the ground (but does not necessarily have to touch the ground) and the other toward the sky.
Categories
Standing Yoga Poses
Standing poses build strength and stability. The awareness is on physical and mental balance. To stand erect, the feet must be firmly planted on the ground, with the spine stretching upward and the head lifted. These foundation poses provide entry into standing on one leg.
Balancing Yoga Poses
The grounding of the feet, distribution of the body weight, learning to breathe soft and deep are all important aspects of building a strong foundation for a typical balance pose. These strengthen the stabilizer muscles thus helps your body to avoid falling and knocking things over. These can also help a lot in removing stress and anxiety.