Sitting in a chair may sound very easy and comfortable. But sitting in an imaginary chair might be a little challenging! And this is exactly what we do in Utkatasana or Chair Pose.
Benefits of Utkatasana / Chair Pose
- Exercises the spine, hips and chest muscles
- Helps strengthen the lower back and torso
- Tones the thigh, ankle, leg and knee muscles
- Balances the body and brings determination in the mind
Step By Step Procedure:
- Stand erect with your feet slightly apart.
- Stretch your hands to the front with palms facing downwards. Do not bend your elbows.
- Bend the knees and gently push your pelvis down as if you are sitting in an imaginary chair.
- Be comfortable or at least try to be! To get a better feel of the Chair Pose, imagine reading a newspaper or typing on a laptop as you remain seated.
- Ensure that you keep your hands parallel to the ground.
With awareness, sit straight and lengthen your spine. Relax. - Keep breathing and flip through the pages of the newspaper, enjoying the national and international news. Chair Yoga Pose | Utkatasana Yoga Pose
- Sink deeper into the chair by gradually going down but ensure that your knees don’t go beyond your toes.
- Keep going down slowly and then sit down in Sukhasana (cross-legged posture). If you want, you may lie down on your back and relax.
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