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Home > Blog > Club News > Yoga Alignment Workshop Series: Triangle, Uttihita Trikonasana

Yoga Alignment Workshop Series: Triangle, Uttihita Trikonasana

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October 26, 2016 by mint-sk

Disclaimers: Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime. Never force a pose.  Stop if you feel pain or intense discomfort.  Yoga is meant to be yummy.

I love vinyasa yoga and I am obsessed with good alignment.  This obsession doesn’t stem from a need for perfection, which would be very “un-yoga-like” of me, but from a passion for protecting the body from injury.  Most bodies can safely practice yoga on a daily basis, but maintaining sound alignment is essential to your physical wellbeing.  In this series, I will break down some common poses—explaining how to stay safe and fully enjoy each posture.  Finally, remember to BREATHE consistently while practicing yoga to receive the full benefits of the practice … otherwise, you’re just stretching in Sanskrit.  Today’s pose is: Triangle, or Uttihita Trikonasana.

Triangle, Uttihita Trikonasana
Triangle, Uttihita Trikonasana
  • Start in Warrior Two. Shorten the stance so that your feet are about three feet apart.

 

  • Straighten the bent leg, maintaining a gentle bend in the knee.

 

  • Bend towards the right, bringing your right hand towards your right foot. The hand can rest on the ankle, on a block, or on the mat.

 

  • Your left hand extends from your body straight up.

 

  • With each inhale, lengthen, and then with the exhale, twist to shine your heart towards the ceiling. Imagine you are between two panes of glass—you want your body to fit nicely in that plane of space.

 

  • You can look towards the hand that is stretched overhead, out in front of you, or towards the ground if it is more comfortable.

 

  • Release any unnecessary tension in your neck and face.

 

  • After you are done, try the pose on the other side to even out the body.

Practicing yoga on your own can be a ton of fun, but taking a class is a great way to explore new poses under the tutelage of a trained yoga instructor; check out MINT’s yoga offerings, here.

Ashley Binetti received her 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training at Saraswatis’s Yoga Joint in Norwalk, CT in 2011. Her favorite pose is Triangle. When she’s not doing yoga, Ashley works as a nonprofit attorney. She is also a MINT Ambassador.
Ashley Binetti received her 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training at Saraswatis’s Yoga Joint in Norwalk, CT in 2011. Her favorite pose is Triangle. When she’s not doing yoga, Ashley works as a nonprofit attorney. She is also a MINT Ambassador.

Filed Under: Club News Tagged With: alignment, dc yogis, mint yogis, triangle pose, yoga, yogis

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