Zahir Akram IS THE MAN ON THE MAT
TRIANGLE POSE (TRIKONASANA)
A key pose in yoga, Triangle provides a great stretch for the hamstrings and the chest and the shoulders
Benefits
- Stretches the hamstrings.
- Works the intricate foot muscles so you don’t end up in splits!
- Stretches the chest and shoulders.
- Works the core muscles.
Common Mistakes
- Holding your breath throughout the time spent in the pose.
- Allowing the head to drop towards the ground.
- Not using a block if your hamstrings are feeling tight.
- Assuming there is only one way to do this pose. Experiment with the pose so that Triangle accommodates your body. Not the other way around.
Tips
- Breathe! We get into a horrible habit of holding our breath when we do yoga poses. Imagine you are not posing on Instagram and suddenly you will find yourself breathing.
- Bend the front knee if the long stance is too aggressive for your hamstring. Having a bent knee doesn’t mean you can’t do the pose. It means you are listening to the instinct of your body.
Find out more about Zahir Akram at: akramyoga.co.uk or follow him on Instagram @akram_yoga
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