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Revolved Chair Pose

Parivritta Utkatasana

pah-ree-VRIT-tah oot-kah-TAHS-ah-nah

A powerful standing twist that builds heat and leg strength while detoxifying the body. It challenges balance and improves spinal mobility.

Chakras
PrimaryManipura (Solar Plexus)
SecondaryMuladhara (Root)
Gaze:Upward / Sky
Quick Summary
  • From Chair Pose, bring your hands to your heart.

  • Twist your torso to one side, hooking your elbow outside the opposite thigh.

  • Keep your hips low and your knees level.

Foundation
  • Ground down through both feet, keeping your weight in your heels.

  • Press your palms together firmly to help deepen the twist.

Alignment
  • Ensure your knees stay in one line; don't let one knee slide forward.

  • Keep your chest lifted and your spine long.

  • Draw your navel toward your spine to support the twist.

Inhale to lengthen the spine|exhale to twist from your core.
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