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Chair Pose

Utkatasana

oot-kah-TAHS-uh-nuh

A heating standing posture that challenges the lower body and core. Known as 'Fierce Pose,' it builds powerful legs while requiring a lift of the heart and a steady mind.

Chakras
PrimaryManipura (Solar Plexus)
SecondaryMuladhara (Root)
Gaze:Thumbs
Quick Summary
  • Sit back into an invisible chair.

  • Keep the weight in the heels.

  • Lift the chest, soften the shoulders.

Foundation
  • Big toes touching, heels slightly apart.

  • Shift weight back until you can wiggle your toes.

Alignment
  • Ensure you can still see your toes past your knees.

  • Draw the navel toward the spine.

  • Reach arms up, rotating pinky fingers inward.

Inhale as you sit deep|exhale to ground through the heels.
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