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Yoga for Back Pain Series 3 - Hip Work For a Balanced Back

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Updated August 16, 2007

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Triangle Pose - Trikonasana

Triangle with a block

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Step the left foot to the back of your mat. Turn the left foot open to a ninety degree angle. Align the hips to face the left wall. Begin to draw the right arm forward as you draw the right leg up and into the hip socket. Come into Triangle Pose, bringing the right hand down to the right shin, ankle, the floor, or onto a block. Bring the left arm up toward the ceiling. Work on stacking the left hip over the right and opening the chest by turning the ribs toward the ceiling.

Hold 5 breaths.

Why Triangle Pose? from Back Pain Guide Anne Asher.

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