Triangle Pose: A Trick to Avoid Hip Impingement in Yoga

[@KUBE.archvis]

I wish all Yoga teachers were as knowledgeable about anatomy. This is wonderful, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@TheYogiMatt]

Absolutely, I am happy to of course!

[@diptinaik25]

Ur instructions are most realistic and so correct among all KZbinrs. It's very strange why u don't have millions of subscribers

[@TheYogiMatt]

I appreciate that thank you! I don’t focus on KZbin so much and that’s likely why I don’t have millions of subscribers haha. You can follow me on Instagram @theyogimatt or better yet jump on my newsletter to learn more theyogimatt.com/technique-pack

[@thuythesuperpixie]

Clear, concise, on point. 10/10.

[@TheYogiMatt]

Awesome I appreciate you watching and for the feedback

[@beatnikish]

This is fabulous. Totally changed my experience with this pose.

[@TheYogiMatt]

I am delighted to hear that!

[@jordansummers8869]

absolutely fantastic video - not something I've ever considered, makes perfect sense! I really appreciate your attention to detail here :)

[@TheYogiMatt]

Jordan Summers perfect! Thanks so much for watching

[@melindasouders8742]

Great tips! I just was practicing the traditional way and found your video. My hip was very sore using the old way. This provided me so much additional movement and no pain! Thank you so much!

[@TheYogiMatt]

I am so glad you found this video!

[@theartofbellydance]

I have never heard of queuing to tuck the pelvis before moving into Trikonasana. Tucking the pelvis seems wrong in general. I was taught to laterally rotate the front thigh. This, combined with core strength is what prevents hip impingement and allows the spine to come down straight and in alignment. When the front thigh is laterally rotated, it takes the stretch away from the adductors. The spine doesn't just bend, it bends to compensate for the limitation in the hip caused by an internal rotation of the front thigh. Your modification looks like a safe way to do Trikonasa while medially rotating the front thigh. Trikonasa done correctly should get the TFL. And having done the pose so many times, I notice that when I do it on the side where my hip tends to internally rotate, I have to be really conscious of rolling the thigh out or else it pulls on the adductors. It changes everything. having What do you think?

[@Mentearquetipica]

I love your videos. These are really didactic and very well explain. Thanks!

[@TheYogiMatt]

Hey Lola thanks so much for sharing that with me, I really appreciate it

[@rachelkelly4581]

Really useful explanation! Going to try this out. Thank-you Matt.

[@TheYogiMatt]

rachel kelly thank you Rachel! Check the blog as well as I included some interesting research and a step by step breakdown! Theyogimatt.com/free/triangle-pose

[@rachelkelly4581]

@@TheYogiMatt i'll have a look Thanks. I see you are coming to do a retreat in Taranto in April unfortunately not sure i can make those dates but i'll check the site for future events in italy. Thanks! Rachel

[@TheYogiMatt]

rachel kelly thanks Rachel, I don’t come to Italy much unfortunately, mostly just for retreats. The next one will likely be in 2021

[@Vasu2301]

The second approach that you shared is how actually the pose is done the classical Hatha yoga way. In Modern yoga people are so so so crazy about pseudo alignments that they want hip on hip and bending sideways which may look good as per "Insta" standards" but that is not how the pose is done. There will always be a slight forward bend and hip tilt to prevent hip impingement in Trikonaasana. Thanks for sharing this. 🙏

[@TheYogiMatt]

indeed, sounds like you have done some anatomy study, awesome!

[@Vasu2301]

@@TheYogiMatt 🙏😊

[@DrCoze]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm a beginner and I never understood how the instructor could reach the floor with their hand as I thought the bending was through the sides...

[@TheYogiMatt]

I am glad to hear this technique has supported your practice. Yes it can be confusing when a teacher is doing one thing but instructing to do something different.

[@gabrielaazcona7296]

Excellent!

[@Nirmalabhishek730]

So does this mean that in this version, in which we fold forward from the hip joint, the spine twists in order to look up? Is it a spinal twist?

[@Bibi111ism]

The option of triangle that Bikram for instance proposes is easier and avoids the possible bad motions.

[@TheYogiMatt]

I am sorry, I would not suggest listening to any advice on anatomy or safety of the body from Bikram, he simply is not educated on how the body works. This is not a judgement, it's just the fact of the matter. I know that is likely an offensive comment considering that it would seem that you trust and respect him, it's not my intent to offend you, there are certainly benefits to the Bikram practice but gaining insight into anatomy and bio-mechanics is simply not one of them. That all said if the approach that you are taking for triangle is working for you then there is no need to watch more videos on the posture, continue doing what you are doing. If you find that you gain pain at the base of your buttocks/top of the hamstrings, or deep in the hip joint then watching videos like this would be relevant for you. Otherwise there is no need.

[@Bibi111ism]

@@TheYogiMatt Thanks for your feedback. It is true that Bikram leaves you free and it is true that you can do anything, including circus yoga. The bet however is that with repetition AND involvement you will manage to develop your sense of observation on yourself. For my part, I prefer this to the Iyengar kinder garden approach, for example

[@przemekpolanowski8531]

​@@Bibi111ismWdm, kinder garden approach? :)

[@Luisawee]

Wolderful

[@constancelai5346]

BIG thank you Matt. I never thought going into triangle pose from warrior 2 would limit the range of motion in my hip!

[@TheYogiMatt]

Hey thank you for watching and commenting!! the transition can certainly can be done without limiting range of motion but its important to change the alignment of your pelvis. I also wouldn't instruct full tuck of the tailbone and squared hips at the same time in warrior 2. I prefer a little more relaxed pelvis position maintaining the lumbar curve instead of flattening it. thank you again for watching. hope this is helpful.

[@athmaramjindham8778]

Exlent

[@NikosKatsikanis]

thx🎉 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sulekhadole5670]

🙏🏻super