Two poses for today are Revolved side angle and Revolved triangle pose

Revolved side angle and Revolved triangle pose

Revolved side angle and Revolved triangle pose stretch the hamstrings, calves, spine, and hip musculature. Try these poses with Guided Yoga from Youveda.

Revolved side angle pose

This revolved  side angle pose requires a lot of flexibility to twist so deeply and ground the back heel.

Steps

1. From Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II), with your legs in a Warrior Stance and arms in a capital ‘T’, inhale to prepare
2. Exhale, reach your front hand forward and hinge your torso slightly forward
3. Rest your forearm on top or slightly inside of your front thigh
4. Extend your top arm up towards the sky, fingers pointing above you
5. Stack your shoulders on top of each other
6. Option to reach your top arm up overhead, wrapping your bicep around your ear with your fingers reaching towards the front of your space

Benefits

• Improves flexibility
• Strengthens legs and core
• Improves digestion
• Stretches the groin, chest, and shoulders

Revolved triangle pose

The Revolved Triangle Pose is preparation for seated forward bends and twists, this pose is key to a skilled practice.

Steps

1. Stand in Tadasana (Mountain Pose).
2. Step your left foot back, around 3-4 feet behind you. Then turn your left foot out approximately 45 degrees to the left. Align your left heel with your right heel.
3. Inhale and raise your arms parallel to the floor, lengthening your spine to create space in your torso. Draw the abdominals up and in, and reach through your fingertips.
4. Exhale and rotate your torso to the right, squaring off your hips with the front of your mat. Ground the outer edge and heel of your left foot down, and then turn your torso further to the right.
5. Hinge forward at the hips and reach your left hand down to the floor, lowering your torso over your front leg. Place your left hand on the floor, on the outside of your right foot, and extend your right hand toward the sky.
6. Gaze toward your right palm.
7. Hold this pose for five deep breaths. To release, inhale, and rise to stand. Step your feet together, and repeat on the opposite side.

Benefits

• Stretches the hamstrings, calves, spine, and hip musculature
• Opens the shoulders, chest, and lungs
• Improves balance, stability, and range of motion
• Relieves mild back pain
• Strengthens the hip muscles
• Stimulates the abdominal organs