Yoga Practice:

Triangle Pose

Strengthens the legs

Opens up the side body

Lengthens the hamstrings

Increases stability and balance

Opens the hips and shoulders

Beginning in Mountain Pose.

Step on foot back and turn to the side.

The front foot will remain in mountain while the back heel will be turn out just a bit.

Lift the arms out at shoulder height and see that the ankles are in line with the wrists or just about.

Begin to lean out over the front leg as if reaching for something.

Place the front hand just under the knee, at the middle of the shin, on the ankle or if available on the floor outside the ankle. Be sure the top ribs are long and not rounding to the ceiling

Bring the top arm over the shoulder so the wrist and shoulder line up.

Look down to the foot, in the direction of the chest or up to the top hand.

To come out of the pose, press down into the feet and reach up with the top hand as if being pulled up.

Slightly bend the front knee the step the back foot to the front to end in Mountain Pose.

Improves balance

Strengthens the legs, hips, lower back, abdominals and shoulders

Stretches the legs, hips, spine, chest and upper back

From Mountain Pose step one foot back landing the heel on the mat. You will notice the toes are slightly turned out which is correct.

Move the front foot out a bit so that your heels do not line up.

Reach the arm of back leg up alongside your ear.

Place the hand of the leg that is forward on the same hip

Begin to lean forward and place the hand of the outstretched arm on the front shin, ankle or on the floor inside or outside the ankle. Outside the ankle is going to be the most challenging.

Begin to spin your torso in the direction of the front leg, facing the side wall as much as your body will allow.

The hand on the hip can also be placed on the lower back as you try to keep the hips level.

If possible extend that hand to the ceiling. If not, keep the hand on the lower back.

To come out of the pose, slowly untwist, press through the feet and come up to stand.

Slightly bend the front knee, push off the back foot and come back to Mountain Pose.