Chair Pose | Utkatasana Steps, Benefits, Precautions | Eyogaguru

Practicing chair pose means sitting on an imaginary chair. The final position of this yoga pose looks like sitting on a chair hence it is called as chair pose. Let’s see it’s benefits, steps, and precautions. This yoga pose is also known as Utkatasana yoga pose.

Sanskrit Name – Utkatasana
Utkata – Intense, powerful
Asana – Pose

Utkatasana, Chair Pose Steps

• Stand straight with an erect spine and your arms at your side.
• Keep some distance between your feet.
• Stretch your hands forward to keep them parallel to the ground. Hands should be straight and palms should be facing downward.
• Now bend your knees and bring your pelvis down like sitting on a chair.
• Try to brings your thighs parallel to the ground.
• Hold this position for one minute and keep breathing normally. Bring a smile on your face.
• Now release your pose to come to the starting position
• Repeat it for 3-4 times.

Utkatasana, Chair Pose Benefits

• Stretches your thighs, hips, hands and spine.
• Strengthens abdomen area.
• Strengthens thighs, knees, ankle, leg, hands, and torso.
• Improves balance of the body.
• Boosts immune system.
• Stimulates heart and diaphragm.

Utkatasana Precautions

The pose should be avoided if you are suffering from

• Arthritis
• Headaches
• Knee problems
• Insomnia,
• Low blood pressure

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