How To Teach Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
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Steps
- Come into Mountain Pose
- Raise arms perpendicular to floor
- Keep arms parallel, palms facing inward
- Bend knees
- Firm shoulder blades against back
Sanskrit
Utkatasana
Modifications
- Squeeze block between thighs
- Join palms overhead
Benefits
- Strengthens ankles, thighs, calves, spine
- Stretches chest
Precautions
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Low blood pressure
