Revolved Triangle Pose
Sanskrit Name: Parivrtta Trikonasana
Challenge Level: Medium
Revolved triangle pose is a standing and twisting yoga posture that improves balance and flexibility. It can be used as a counter-pose to triangle or extended triangle pose. This pose is an opener for the shoulders, hips, lower back, hamstrings and spine. The twisting requires a strong sense of balance, coordination and flexibility. In revolved triangle, the legs remain straight and spread apart with one foot at a 90-degree angle. With both arms extended, the body bends toward the lead foot so that the opposite arm reaches toward the ground (right arm alongside left leg or vice versa) and the other toward the sky. Beginners who lack the flexibility or balance to master the pose may use a yoga block to support the arm reaching toward the ground.
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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.
Forward Bend Yoga Poses
Forward bends, also called forward folds, are yoga postures where you hinge forward at your hips. There are many forward folds, both standing and seated, that are commonly practiced in various forms across all styles of yoga. While backbends open the frontside of your body, forward bends open the backside and generally create length throughout. Physically, this improves posture and helps you stand taller.
Twist Yoga Poses
Twists rotate the spine and stretch the muscles of the back. This helps to restore and retain the spine’s natural range of motion. If we don’t employ our natural range of motion we run the risk of our joints hardening and fusing. The surrounding supportive soft tissue can also become short and dysfunctional. By extending the muscles to their full length regularly with twists once or twice a day we can help to prevent this.