✦ Standing

Triangle Pose

Utthita Trikonasana
Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana) — Yoga for Back Pain
Intermediate
Level
Standing
Style
45s
Hold

Targets: Full Back, Hips, Hamstrings

Benefits

  • Lengthens the side body
  • Opens the hips and shoulders
  • Strengthens the legs

How to Practice It

  1. Step feet wide, right toes forward, left toes in.
  2. Extend the right arm forward then down to the shin.
  3. Reach the left arm to the sky.
  4. Hold and switch sides.

⚠ Use Caution If

  • Low blood pressure
  • Headache