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Revolved Triangle (Parivrtta Trikonasana)

Elisha in Revolved Triangle (Parivrtta Trikonasana), torso twisted, opposite hand reaching down toward the front foot, top arm extending up toward the ceiling
Root down, rotate, and open all the way up.

Revolved Triangle is a standing twist that asks a lot of you at once: strong legs, open hamstrings, a stable hip position, and a deep spinal rotation. Unlike Triangle Pose, where the same-side hand reaches down, here you cross the opposite hand to the front foot, creating a full rotation through the torso. It strengthens the legs and core, improves spinal mobility, and opens the chest and shoulders. It takes focus and patience to find your ground here, but the payoff is worth it.


How to Practice Revolved Triangle (Parivrtta Trikonasana)

  1. Step your feet wide apart, about 3-3.5 feet. Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and your left foot in about 45 degrees.

  2. Square your hips toward the front of the mat as much as possible.

  3. On an exhale, hinge at the hips and bring your left hand down toward the outside of your right foot, or to a block on the inside or outside of the foot.

  4. Extend your right arm straight up toward the ceiling, rotating your chest open to the right.

  5. Keep both legs as straight as possible with a soft microbend in the front knee.

  6. Stack your shoulders and gaze up toward your top hand, or look forward if that is more comfortable for your neck.

  7. Hold for 5 breaths, then switch sides.


Modifications & Variations

  • Block under the bottom hand: Place a block on the inside of your front foot to bring the floor closer, making the rotation more accessible without collapsing the spine.

  • Bend the front knee: A soft bend in the front knee reduces hamstring intensity and makes it easier to maintain the twist.

  • Hand on shin: Rest your bottom hand on your shin instead of reaching all the way to the floor, and focus on the rotation rather than the depth.


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