Chair Pose
Utkatasana · उत्कटासन
Chair Pose
Utkatasana · उत्कटासन
Standing
Level
Intermediate
Body
Standing
How to practice
Keep the bend small and rest your hands on your hips. Feel your whole foot on the floor.
Benefits
Builds strength and endurance in the thighs and hips, with the trunk helping maintain upright balance.
Who should avoid or modify
- Sit only as low as the knees tolerate and keep them aligned with the feet. Lower the arms if the shoulders strain; keep breathing instead of holding your breath.
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