Yoga Practice Name
Utkatasana
English Name
Chair Pose
Yoga Practice Branch
Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga
Yoga Practice Type
Yoga Asana Type
Ashtang Yoga Category
Asana
Hatha Yoga Category
Asana
Steps and Description
- Stand Straight and take a few deep breathes.
- Lift the hands till the shoulder touches your ears.
- Keep your arms straight and bend your knees as much as you can, like you are sitting on a chair.
- Face upwards and hold the position as long as you can.
- Then return to the starting position and relax.
Practice Keynotes
- Keep your legs together.
- Stretch your hands equally and keep them straight.
Cautions and Limitations
- Avoid facial contortions and excessive shaking of the body.
- Proceed carefully and only under expert guidance.
- At the slightest sign of discomfort, reduce the duration of practice and, if necessary, discontinue the practice for the day.
- Practice should never be rushed.
Contraindications
- People with any arm or any other injury should not practice this asana.
- This asana should not be performed by those suffering from back conditions.
Complimentary Practice
Padhastasana
General Benefits
- Stretches the arms and neck.
- Improves the respiratory system.
- Strengthens the thighs, calves and ankles.
- Tones the abdominal muscles.
Benefits for Disease
Depression, Eating disorders
Body and Organ Affected
Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Arm, Chest, Armpit, Forearm, Wrist, Back, Ankle, Waist, Abdomen, Hip, Leg, Thigh, Knee, Foot, Hand
