Triangle

Trikonasana

Triangle is a straight-legged standing pose that opens to the side, one hand reaching down toward the front leg and the other reaching up. Erin describes it as a hip opener that builds strength in the legs.

By Erin Sampson, E-RYT 500 | 47 free classes include Triangle | Updated October 2026

How to do Triangle

  1. Take a wide stance with your front toes forward.
  2. Straighten your front leg without locking the knee.
  3. Reach forward, then bring your front hand to your shin, a block or the floor.
  4. Reach your top arm up toward the ceiling.
  5. Look down if you feel unsteady, or up if you want to challenge your balance.

Common mistakes

  • Collapsing the torso toward the floor to reach further down.
  • Hyperextending the front knee.

Make it easier

  • Rest your bottom hand on a block or higher on your shin.

Practice Triangle in a free class

47 of Erin's classes include Triangle. These are the most practiced. The time shows where it comes up.

45 Minute Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin Sampson45 Minute Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class46 min30 Minute Power Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin Sampson30 Minute Power Yoga Class34 min | Triangle at 21:2135 Min Complete Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin Sampson35 Min Complete Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class39 min | Triangle at 24:39Moon Salutations Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonMoon Salutations Yoga Class14 min | Triangle at 8:08Yoga Strength Building with Weights (45 Min) Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonYoga Strength Building with Weights (45 Min) Yoga Class45 min | Triangle at 20:05Powerful Power Flow Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonPowerful Power Flow Yoga Class25 min | Triangle at 12:29Flow in the Forest Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonFlow in the Forest Yoga Class60 min | Triangle at 26:28Morning Sunshine Yoga Class - 60 Min, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonMorning Sunshine Yoga Class - 60 Min62 min | Triangle at 32:02Hold & Flow Yoga Class - 45 Minute, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonHold & Flow Yoga Class - 45 Minute47 min | Triangle at 26:20A Little Bit of Everything Spring Flow Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonA Little Bit of Everything Spring Flow Yoga Class61 min | Triangle at 24:52Yoga for your 3rd Chakra - Solar Plexus Chakra Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonYoga for your 3rd Chakra - Solar Plexus Chakra Yoga Class49 min | Triangle at 21:49Twisting Flow Yoga Class - 45 Minutes, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonTwisting Flow Yoga Class - 45 Minutes49 min | Triangle at 18:25

Triangle: common questions

How do you do Triangle?

Take a wide stance with your front toes forward. Straighten your front leg without locking the knee. Reach forward, then bring your front hand to your shin, a block or the floor. Reach your top arm up toward the ceiling.

Is there an easier version of Triangle?

Yes. Rest your bottom hand on a block or higher on your shin.

What are the most common Triangle mistakes?

Collapsing the torso toward the floor to reach further down. Hyperextending the front knee.

Where can I practice Triangle in a free class?

47 free Five Parks Yoga classes include Triangle. The most practiced is 45 Minute Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class.

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Triangle (Trikonasana)