What are the key points of yoga triangle pose?

People who like to do yoga know that there are many yoga movements. Many of them are relatively easy to do, while some are very difficult. So when choosing yoga movements, you must consider your own situation. For example, those who have poor body flexibility should not do difficult movements. Among the various yoga movements, there is one called the yoga triangle pose. Let’s learn the essentials of this movement below.

Yoga triangle pose action essentials:

When practicing yoga, the most common and basic pose besides Mountain Pose is Triangle Pose. Because of its unique benefits and effects on the body, Triangle Pose also occupies an important position among standing yoga poses. It is almost one of the must-practice yoga poses for yoga practitioners every day.

Although Triangle Pose is not a difficult pose in the strict sense, it is not so easy for yoga beginners to really do it well. In addition to practice, it is also important to master these anatomical points.

1. Knee-related problems

In the practice of Triangle Pose, there are many issues related to the knees and they are also very important because these problems will cause knee pain. First, the knees and toes are not in the same direction. Second, there is the problem of hyperextension of the knees. Third, the back of the thigh is not extended enough, the knees cannot be straightened, the knee sockets compensate, and the lateral bending of the body is limited.

How to solve it: Yoga beginners must keep their knees and toes in the same direction during asana practice. When choosing between knees and hips, try to ensure the correct position of the knees first, and then pursue opening of the hips. The knees are prone to hyperextension, so you can change your movement pattern by slightly bending your knees, tightening the front of your thighs, and then straightening them. For yoga beginners, if the back of the thigh is not stretched enough, you can use yoga bricks to assist in practice.

2. The pelvis is not in a neutral position, and the scoliosis starts from the waist

Many yogis are particularly prone to pelvic "inward tilt" during triangle scoliosis, as well as problems starting from the waist when scoliosis.

How to solve it: While keeping the hips in a neutral position, start side bending from the groin (the junction of the pelvis and thigh). If beginners have a small range of side bending, they can use wall ropes to keep the pelvis in a neutral position and then bend sideways. When bending sideways, extend the side waist and make the upper and lower waist equal in length.

3. The chest cavity cannot be opened

In Triangle Pose, insufficient opening of the chest is also a common problem. If the chest cannot be opened, the arms cannot point directly upwards.

How to fix it: When bending sideways, place your upper hand on your hip, open your chest, and then bend sideways. You can also use yoga aids to stretch your spine and open your chest before bending sideways. In addition, you also need to strengthen chest opening exercises in your daily life.

4. The body is not in one plane

When practicing Triangle Pose, yoga beginners can easily end up in the situation shown in the picture above, where they are unable to keep their bodies on one plane.

How to solve it: First of all, don’t excessively pursue the amplitude of the pose. When practicing in the correct position, just maintain the pose to the extent you can. In addition, you can also use the wall to assist in the practice, bringing the whole body close to the wall to ensure that the body is in one plane.

5. Turn your head correctly

In the last step of Triangle Pose, when turning the head, many yogis overlook a small detail, which is turning the head without stretching the cervical spine. The cervical spine is twisted in a non-correct position, and long-term practice will cause certain damage to the cervical spine.