Triangle Pose stretches and strengthens the whole body in one yoga pose. In this video, we explore how to:
- Set up and come out of the pose in a way that is supportive of a sensitive back
- Use a block to lengthen the arm and provide ease in the posture
- Use a chair to raise the floor and provide stability in the pose
- Adjust the arm position to support the unique needs of your shoulders
Props to try: Block. Chair.
Benefits
- Stretches the hamstrings
- Opens the hips and shoulders
- Builds strength in the legs
- Challenges balance
Up Next in Standing, Balancing & Reclining Poses
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Chair Pose / Utkatasana
Chair pose engages all the muscles of the body and improves balance at the same time. In this video we explore how to:
- Adapt the setup of the pose to fit your unique body including how to adapt foot placement for abundant thighs and calves
- Build strength in the pose using the wall for stabili... -
Mountain
Mountain Pose akaTadasana
Mountains aren’t phased by what goes on around them. Cultivate the same feeling of standing i your power in Mountain Pose. In this video we explore how to:
Set up the pose in a way that makes room for your body
Use the wall for stability and support in this standing po... -
Butterfly Pose / Baddha Konasana
Sometimes called cobbler’s pose or bound angle, Butterfly Pose is a seated hip opener that is accessible to most people. In this video we explore how to:
- Use a blanket and a block to find space and ease in the pose
- Adapt the pose for practice while seated in a chair
- Support the knees with b...
