Revolved Triangle

Parivrtta Trikonasana

A standing twist that asks for balance and patience. Use a block under your lower hand and lengthen before you turn.

4 gentle steps · about a minute

Step 1 of 4

Take a shorter stance

Step your right foot forward into a shorter stance, square your hips toward the front, and reach your arms out.

Find your footing.

Step 2 of 4

Keeping your spine long, fold forward from your hips over your front leg.

Lengthen on the breath in.

Step 3 of 4

Bring your left hand to a block beside your front foot and twist open to the right, reaching your top arm to the sky.

Twist a little on each breath out.

Step 4 of 4

Gaze up or forward, hold for a few breaths, then unwind slowly and try the other side.

Steady spine, even breath.

All steps complete

That is Revolved Triangle. A balancing twist that frees the spine. Here is Michelle in the full pose.

Good for: Strengthens the legs, improves balance and mobilises the spine through rotation.