Triangle Pose vs Revolved Triangle
Triangle opens the chest to the side of the mat; Revolved Triangle twists the chest the other way, so the opposite hand comes down by the front foot.
Triangle Pose Trikonasana beginner · standing
Revolved Triangle Parivrtta Trikonasana intermediate · standing How to tell them apart
| Triangle Pose | Revolved Triangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Chest | Open to the long side of the mat | Turned toward the front leg |
| Bottom hand | Same side as the front foot | Opposite hand to the front foot |
| Hips | Open to the side | Squared to the front |
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Step-by-step guides: Triangle Pose · Revolved Triangle