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Triangle Pose Foundations - Building It Right From the Ground Up
Triangle pose looks simple but causes SI joint pain, hip impingement, and knee probles for so many students. In part 1 of our Triangle series, we build the pose from the ground up – covering proper stance, foot position, knee alignment and pelvic mechanics. Discover why "hand to floor" mentality ruins the pose, why flexible people need opposite cues from stiff people, and how "corn cob action" creates hip stability. Learn when to shift your pelvis forward versus backward, and why most students have completely flaccid thighs in this pose.
Perfect for yoga teachers seeking better cues and students tired of triangle pose pain. Part 2 coming next week.
Rate review, and subscribe! Disagree with us? Comment—we learn from your perspectives.
Find us:
- Website: theyogaposerspodcast.com
- Instagram: @theyogaposerspodcast
- YouTube: The Yoga Posers Podcast
Chapter Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction: Why Triangle Pose Matters02:30 - Our Personal Relationships with Triangle05:00 - Benefits When Done Right (Anti-Shrinking, Bone Density, Hip Stability)10:00 - Common Problems & Complaints (SI Joint, Hip Impingement, Knee Pain)15:00 - FEET: Stance Width & Foot Position20:00 - Active Feet & The Myofascial Lines23:00 - Why "Hand to Floor" Ruins Everything26:00 - KNEES: Micro-Bend vs. Hyperextension30:00 - The Block-Under-Calf Technique32:00 - QUADS: No More Flaccid Thighs35:00 - Sequencing from Warrior II & Side Angle37:00 - PELVIS: The Crucible Where Everything Happens40:00 - The Great Divide: Flexible vs. Stiff (When to Shift Pelvis Back vs. Forward)45:00 - Why Flexible People Get SI Joint Injuries48:00 - The Corn Cob Action (Outer Hips Driving In)52:00 - Lateral Pelvic Tilt (The Hula Hoop Metaphor)55:00 - CORE: Where to Feel It (and Where NOT To)60:00 - The "Dumping on Hip Joint" Problem63:00 - Side Body Long vs. Side Bend66:00 - Back Leg's Role in Preventing Collapse69:00 - The Chair Variation (Best Outer Hip Feeling Ever)72:00 - Prep Poses: Gate, Pointer Dog, Warrior II74:00 - Counter Poses (When You Need Them)76:00 - Key Takeaways: Foundation is Everything80:00 - Resources & What's Coming in Part 2
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By Jane Alexander, C-IAYT and Sarah Westbrook, C-IAYTTriangle pose looks simple but causes SI joint pain, hip impingement, and knee probles for so many students. In part 1 of our Triangle series, we build the pose from the ground up – covering proper stance, foot position, knee alignment and pelvic mechanics. Discover why "hand to floor" mentality ruins the pose, why flexible people need opposite cues from stiff people, and how "corn cob action" creates hip stability. Learn when to shift your pelvis forward versus backward, and why most students have completely flaccid thighs in this pose.
Perfect for yoga teachers seeking better cues and students tired of triangle pose pain. Part 2 coming next week.
Rate review, and subscribe! Disagree with us? Comment—we learn from your perspectives.
Find us:
- Website: theyogaposerspodcast.com
- Instagram: @theyogaposerspodcast
- YouTube: The Yoga Posers Podcast
Chapter Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction: Why Triangle Pose Matters02:30 - Our Personal Relationships with Triangle05:00 - Benefits When Done Right (Anti-Shrinking, Bone Density, Hip Stability)10:00 - Common Problems & Complaints (SI Joint, Hip Impingement, Knee Pain)15:00 - FEET: Stance Width & Foot Position20:00 - Active Feet & The Myofascial Lines23:00 - Why "Hand to Floor" Ruins Everything26:00 - KNEES: Micro-Bend vs. Hyperextension30:00 - The Block-Under-Calf Technique32:00 - QUADS: No More Flaccid Thighs35:00 - Sequencing from Warrior II & Side Angle37:00 - PELVIS: The Crucible Where Everything Happens40:00 - The Great Divide: Flexible vs. Stiff (When to Shift Pelvis Back vs. Forward)45:00 - Why Flexible People Get SI Joint Injuries48:00 - The Corn Cob Action (Outer Hips Driving In)52:00 - Lateral Pelvic Tilt (The Hula Hoop Metaphor)55:00 - CORE: Where to Feel It (and Where NOT To)60:00 - The "Dumping on Hip Joint" Problem63:00 - Side Body Long vs. Side Bend66:00 - Back Leg's Role in Preventing Collapse69:00 - The Chair Variation (Best Outer Hip Feeling Ever)72:00 - Prep Poses: Gate, Pointer Dog, Warrior II74:00 - Counter Poses (When You Need Them)76:00 - Key Takeaways: Foundation is Everything80:00 - Resources & What's Coming in Part 2