Triangle Pose looks simple. It’s everywhere — yoga photos, teacher trainings, beginner classes. But doing it well is another story.

In this episode of The Yoga Posers Podcast, Jane and Sarah break down the foundational mechanics of Triangle Pose (Trikonasana), starting from the feet and working upward. If you’ve ever felt wobbly, collapsed into your joints, or obsessed with reaching the floor, this episode will change how you approach the pose.

We explore:

• Why getting your hand to the floor (or even a block) can defeat the purpose of the pose
• How stance and foot placement changes hip opening and stability
• Why lifting the arches supports the pelvis
• The hidden problem with locking the front knee
• Why so many students cannot engage the quads
• When a block helps — and when it creates bad habits

This is a practical, anatomy-informed conversation that helps you build strength, balance, and support in Triangle Pose instead of hanging in your joints.

Perfect for teachers and curious students who want Triangle Pose to feel stable, strong, and sustainable.

Traditional breath cueing in Sun Salutation A is designed for opening and closing the body—NOT for core support. And if you're dealing with any pelvic floor issues, this matters more than you think.

In this episode, we break down Surya Namaskar A pose-by-pose to show you exactly when to breathe for maximum power, buoyancy, and pelvic floor protection. You'll learn why adding "pause inhales" before effort changes everything, how the "airbag technique" transforms Chaturanga, and why your pelvic floor is actually the foundation of your entire core.

Episode Summary

In this episode, we step back from poses and choreography to explore how the pelvic floor and core actually function as a responsive system. Rather than focusing on strengthening or engagement cues, this conversation looks at breath, pressure, posture, and adaptability—and why these elements matter so deeply in therapeutic yoga.

This episode lays the groundwork for understanding pelvic floor support before applying it to movement. It’s especially relevant for teachers and students who notice instability, downward pressure, or fatigue in flowing practices and want a more sustainable approach.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• Rethinking the core as a dynamic container, and occasionally as a set of muscles to brace
• How breath and internal pressure influence pelvic floor function
• Why “engage your core” often falls short therapeutically
• The importance of posture and alignment before movement
• Letting the pelvic floor respond rather than forcing control

Who This Episode Is For:

• Yoga teachers and therapists
• Curious students interested in pelvic floor health
• Anyone who feels unsupported or strained in vinyasa-style practices

Listen to Part 2: Surya Namaskar A as Pelvic Floor Practice
Read the companion blog post: Adapting Surya Namaskar A for Pelvic Floor & Core Support