Reinvent Revolved Triangle
TRIKONASANA
REINVENT REVOLVED TRIANGLE
“Now twist!” Sounds easy enough—until we realize the complexity hidden within the cue. Revolved Triangle is far more than just a twist. It’s a balance challenge, a hamstring and IT band stretch, a spinal rotation, and a forward fold—all in one. We may feel it from our hips down to our shin. While there are common ways to enter this pose, they don’t always serve every body. To reinvent Revolved Triangle, we need to peel back the layers and explore the posture beyond standard instructions. That might mean shifting foot placement, adjusting the pelvis, or rethinking where our hand goes. Matt’s approach offers just that: a way to break down the pose and build it back up to support our body’s unique structure. Reinvention isn’t about abandoning the pose—it’s about discovering our most intelligent, sustainable version of it.
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COMMON CUES
In his Pose Factory course, Matt outlines familiar cues often used to teach Revolved Triangle: heel-to-heel alignment, a short stance, bottom hand to the ground, and top hand to the sky. These foundational instructions can be useful checkpoints—but they can also become limiting if treated as absolutes. For example, this “default” setup might create tension in the ankles, discomfort in the back, or compression in the shoulders and hips. The twist itself may aggravate rather than liberate. That’s why it’s time to reinvent Revolved Triangle. Instead of relying solely on scripted cues, we’re invited to ask: What does this pose feel like in my body? Curiosity becomes a tool for transformation. It’s not about discarding tradition—it’s about deepening our relationship with it. When we let go of dogma and move with intention, Revolved Triangle becomes less about checking boxes and more about creating a pose that truly works for us.
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REINVENT REVOLVED TRIANGLE: BREAK DOWN & REBUILD YOUR APPROACH
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES
One of the lesser-discussed aspects of Revolved Triangle is the effect of the back foot’s positioning on the hips and spine. Matt points out that placing the back foot at a roughly 45-degree angle often feels more accessible. Turning it out more may cause the pelvis to over-rotate, which can affect spinal mobility and overall comfort in the twist. This doesn’t make any one position wrong—it just means we have to be honest about what’s happening in our body. If the pelvis opens too much, the twist may move into vulnerable places like the lower back or shoulders. When we’re asked to reinvent Revolved Triangle, it’s really an invitation to assess our structure and adapt accordingly. Yoga isn’t about fitting yourself into a shape—it’s about using shapes to better understand and support our body’s natural movement.
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REVOLVED TRIANGLE REFRESH
To reinvent Revolved Triangle is to give it a refresh—a structural upgrade with subtle, powerful shifts. In today’s video, Matt suggests modifications that can completely transform our experience of the pose. Start with hip-width distance between the feet to increase balance and stability. Experiment with our stance length to find what works for our hamstrings and hips. Draw the outer hip back to deepen the twist without force. Consider placing the top hand on our hip instead of reaching upward—this helps maintain alignment and grounding. Adjust the placement of the bottom hand relative to our front foot to reduce tension. These aren’t “shortcuts”—they’re refinements. They don’t weaken the pose; they strengthen our connection to it. Reinvention isn’t about doing less—it’s about doing better, with more clarity, support, and intelligence.
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MORE FREEDOM IN THE TWIST
When we reinvent Revolved Triangle, it doesn’t mean we’re changing the pose—it means we’re tailoring it to fit our present needs and long-term growth. A small shift in foot or hand placement might unlock more freedom than we thought possible. In that way, the posture becomes a mirror for our evolution on the mat. Yes, our teachers guide us—but one of the greatest gifts of Chromatic Yoga is learning to become our own best guide. Each variation is a new opportunity to explore strength, stability, and spaciousness in a way that’s unique to ourselves. Reinvention doesn’t erase the past—it elevates the present. Want to go deeper? Join Matt’s upcoming May online immersion, Aligned Vinyasa, to explore this and more. Learn how technique, intention, and variation can come together to create a practice that’s both personal and profound.
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