Revolved Triangle Pose
Parivrtta TrikonasanaA narrow-stance standing twist over a straight front leg. Combines hamstring length with thoracic rotation while the hips are asked to stay square.
- 01Step one foot back about two to three feet, back foot turned in around 45 degrees, hips squared forward.
- 02Lengthen the spine and hinge forward over the front leg, keeping both legs straight but not locked.
- 03Place the opposite hand on a block outside or inside the front foot.
- 04Rotate the ribcage toward the front leg and reach the top arm upward.
- 05Hold five breaths with an even spine, then come up and repeat on the other side.
- 01Square the back hip forward before you twist.
- 02Lengthen first, rotate second.
- 03Use a tall block — height buys you the twist.
- 01Letting the back hip swing open, which turns a spinal twist into a hip rotation and shortcuts the work.
- 02Rounding the back to reach the floor, which loses the thoracic rotation the pose is built around.
- 03Standing on a stance that is too long, which makes squared hips impossible and strains the back hamstring.
Note: Reference material, not a prescription. Load, volume and whether this movement suits you at all depends on your assessment — if something hurts, stop and get it looked at.