Revolved Triangle
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Benefits
Revolved Triangle Pose is an intermediate standing twist that strengthens/stretches the legs, stretches hips/spine, stimulates organs, improves balance, and offers detoxifying benefits. Requires hamstring flexibility and spinal mobility.
Practice Guide
Start in Pyramid Pose setup (right foot forward, left foot back/angled in, hips square). Stance slightly shorter than Triangle.
Place left hand on hip or reach it up. Inhale, lengthen spine.
Exhale, twist torso to right, hinging from hips. Place left hand down on floor/block either inside or outside right foot (outside is deeper twist).
Extend right arm straight up towards ceiling, stacking shoulders.
Keep both legs strong and engaged. Press firmly through back foot.
Gaze towards right thumb, or sideways/down if neck sensitive.
Hold, breathe into twist. Exit: Inhale, untwist, lift torso with flat back. Step feet together. Repeat left.
Modifications
Place bottom hand on a yoga block (inside or outside front foot) or on the shin.
Shorten the stance between the feet.
Keep the back heel lifted slightly if grounding it compromises hip squaring or balance.
Keep the top hand on the hip.
Bend front knee slightly if hamstrings very tight.
Safety Notes
⚠Acute back injury (herniated disc - avoid or modify with extreme care, no forcing twist)
⚠Headache
⚠High or low blood pressure (use caution)
⚠Diarrhea
⚠Insomnia
⚠Neck injury (keep gaze down or neutral)
⚠Pregnancy (avoid deep twists)
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