This yoga pose is very similar to the extended side angle pose. The only difference is that both legs are kept straight instead of bending one of the legs at 90 degrees. To get into this pose, stand with your feet wide apart. Stretch your arms wide apart so that your ankles are in line and below your wrists. (imagine yourself balancing on a surf board.) Next lean and bend to your right side so that your right hand is on the floor next to your right ankle but keep your right leg straight. Also keep your left leg straight. You will feel a nice stretch along your spine as you do this. Hold for several counts before coming out of this pose. Repeat this pose on the other side as well. The counterpose for the Triangle Pose is the standing forward bend.
Each week, I’ll try to update my yoga and pilates journal on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, same time, same place. If you’d like to read the previous blogs on this topic, just click on the link that says My Yoga and Pilates Journal.
