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Chair Pose
Sanskrit:
Pronunciation:
Translation
Kemetic Name:
Other Names:
Utkatasana
oot-kah-tah-suh-nuh
Utkata = Fierce, Asana = Pose
Auset Rising
Beginner
Root, Sacral
Standing
Overview
Chair Pose energizes the body, tones the legs, and stimulates the heart through dynamic stillness and intentional breath.
Root through feet, lift spine, engage core.
Strength, willpower, and heat
Contraindicated for knee injuries or lower back pain.
Builds strength in legs and back. Energizes the body.
Heats the body, stimulates diaphragm and cardiovascular endurance.
Focus on foot grounding and joint stacking. Encourage steady breath.
Bend knees and lower hips as if into a chair. Keep knees behind toes. Raise arms overhead. Engage core.
Use blocks under hands or reduce stance width for support.
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