Pose Practice

Parivrtta Trikonasana - Revolved Triangle Pose

This pose tones the thigh, calf and hamstring muscles. In this pose the spine and muscles of the back learn to work in unison with one another. This pose increases blood flow around the adominal and lower spine region which in turn invigorates the adominal organs. Parivrtta Trikonasana also relieves back pain and strengthens the hip muscles.

This pose should not be done by those with injuries unless supervised by an experienced instructor

Try It!

Begin in Tadasana ( mountain pose).

Inhale and jump or step the feet about 3 to 4 feet apart with the arms stretching sideways at should height, palms down.

Turn the right foot and leg out 90 degrees and the left foot in 45 degrees.

Revolve the hips to the right and take the left hand down to rest upon the floor or block behind the right foot*.

Bring the right arm up over the right shoulder and stack the right shoulder over the left shoulder.

Keep the hips level to each other and equidistance from the floor.

Turn the head up to look at the right hand.  If tension is felt in the neck look at the rear wall instead of up at the hand.

Relax into the pose and breathe evenly while at the same time pressing both feet firmly down onto the floor to maintain balance.

Hold this pose for 20 to 30 seconds then inhale and come up out of the pose.

Repeat the pose in the opposite direction.

*Note: The revolving hand can be placed inside the foot or on the front leg until the spine is more flexible.


Pose Practice Archives:
Tree Pose
Half Moon
Forward Bend
Virabhadrasana I - Warrior I
Virabhadrasana II - Warrior II
Virabhadrasana III – Warrior III
Full Arm Balance
Upward Bow Pose or Backbend
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
Revolved Triangle pose
Powerful Mighty
Wide-Legged Forward Bend
Upward Facing Angle
Intense West - Back Stretch Pose
Extended Side-Angle Pose
Staff Pose
Upward Facing Dog Pose
Mountain Pose
Extended Hand to Foot Pose
Extended Angle Pose
Parighasana Gate Pose