To enter Trikonasana – Triangle, begin in Tadasana.
1. Step back with your left foot a few feet. As you step back you will position your upper body to be facing the side wall.
2. Extend your left hand upward while your right hand reaches down toward the mat.
3. Align your feet: your left toes are facing the front of the room and your left heel should be in line with the arch of your back foot.
It is very important to keep the spine and neck straight. Your left hand placement should be comfortable for you with not too much strain. It can be on the inside of your left foot or the outside.
4. Shoulders and arms are square to the side room. You can imagine as if your body was needing to fit between two walls that are close together.
As you inhale stretch your arms and lengthen your torso, and as you exhale relax and add a little twist to the hips, aligning your body even further.
Physical Benefits
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Strengthens the legs, knees, core, and back muscles
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Stretches the side waist, promoting better posture and spinal alignment
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Opens and stabilizes the hips
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Improves balance and stability
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Enhances flexibility in the hamstrings, groin, and shoulders
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Supports healthy digestion and circulation
Energetic & Emotional Benefits
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Opens the heart energy center (Anahata Chakra)
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Grounds your energy through rooted legs and stable breath
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Creates emotional spaciousness through chest expansion
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Enhances mental clarity and presence through balance and alignment
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Supports feelings of self-trust, courage, and openness
Trikonasana is more than just a posture — it’s a doorway into presence. With its powerful blend of structure and spaciousness, Triangle invites you to root deeply while expanding freely. Whether you’re practicing for strength, alignment, or energetic opening, this pose supports you in becoming both grounded and radiant — a beautiful reflection of your true nature.
