You can’t go to a yoga class without the instructor leading you into the basic pose Triangle . This standing posture increases flexibility in your hamstrings, opens tight hips, and elongates the spine, but if this pose causes you discomfort or pain, here are some tips for relief. Neck or Shoulder Pain: Triangle pose is a subtle spinal twist, and gazing up at your lifted hand can cause major neck or shoulder pain, especially if you find twisting a challenge. I have a trick to help, but first you need to release all the tension from this area by shrugging your shoulders toward your

ears, then actively releasing them toward your hips. Once your neck is relaxed, pull your hands away from each other and extend the crown of your head to take pressure off your neck. If you’re still experiencing neck pain, turn your head and gaze at your bottom hand. If your shoulders still hurt, rest your lifted arm on your torso, or wrap it around your lower back to feel a nice opening in the chest. To learn how to avoid leg or wrist pain when doing Triangle pose, keep reading.

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Tips For a Pain-Free Triangle