Twisted Chair Pose
Parivritta Utkatasana · परिवृत्त उत्कटासन
Twisted Chair Pose
Parivritta Utkatasana · परिवृत्त उत्कटासन
Twist
Level
Intermediate
Body
Twist
How to practice
Sit your hips back and lengthen your chest before turning. Keep the squat shallow and place one hand on the opposite thigh. Turn gently, keeping both knees pointing forward and your neck comfortable.
Benefits
Builds thigh endurance and trunk control while adding a controlled twist to a squat.
Who should avoid or modify
- Keep the knees pointing with the feet and reduce the squat before twisting deeper. Do not push the elbow against the knee to force rotation; avoid abdominal compression during pregnancy.
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