Triangle

 

 

Benefits:

  • Improves digestion and circulation
  • Relieves symptoms of sciatica
  • Stretches calves and hamstrings
  • Opens chest, shoulders and hips
  • Lengthens the spine
  • Strengthens the legs and torso

Steps:

  • Start standing
  • Step your feet wide apart
  • Turn your right foot and leg directly out to the side
  • Turn your left foot in slightly
  • Raise your arms to shoulder height out to your sides
  • Shift your left hip up
  • Reach to the right, then drop your right hand to your right shin or ankle
  • Bring your left hand up, so your arm is straight and your hand is over your head
  • Keep your chest open to the side (try not to let your chest drop or face towards the floor)
  • Keep your shoulders stacked one on top of the other
  • Keep your hips stacked one on top of the other
  • Take 3-4 slow long breaths through your nose
  • Come back to standing
  • Repeat on left side