Triangle Block II

Sanskrit Name:	Trikonasana
Similar Pose Names:	Triangle with block
Category:	Standing
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Standing
Types:	Balance, Forward Bend, Side Bend, Strengthen, Stretch, Twist, Inversion, Chest Opener, Prone, Standing
Anatomy:	Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Middle Back, Psoas
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre, Heart Centre
Therapy:	Arthritis, Back Pain, Constipation, Depression, Diabetes, Fatigue, Herniated Disc, Indigestion, Poor Posture
Drishti:	Up
Dosha:	Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Get into Triangle stance with block in hand. Reach forward and place the block on outer edge of foot. Use the block to lift you up and out (experiment with changing the height of the block). Repeat on other side.

Heart opener. Soothes sciatic nerve. Strengthens legs.

Use a block or chair.

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