Poses
Chair Pose
Utkatasana 路 OOT-kah-TAHS-anna
Standing 路 beginner
Glossary: Utkatasana
PronunciationListen to instructions
How to
- Stand with feet together or hip-width
- Bend knees, sit hips back
- Reach arms overhead
- Keep weight in heels
- Lift chest
- Gaze forward or up
Benefits
- Strengthens thighs and ankles
- Tones shoulders and butt
- Stimulates heart and diaphragm
- Builds heat
Caution
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Low blood pressure
Variations
- Revolved chair
- Prayer twist