Chair Yoga Pose (Utkatasana)

Chair Yoga Pose strengthens your hamstring, quadriceps erector muscles. It increases your balance and stability. However it is not suitable for those with knee problems, low blood pressure, insomnia and headache.

Benefits

1. Strengthens the ankles, thighs, calves, and spine.

2. Stretches shoulders and chest.

3. Stimulates the abdominal organs, diaphragm, and heart.

4. Reduces flat feet.

Instructions

1. Stand in Mountain Pose. Then inhale and raise your arms up to stretch your spine.

2. Exhale and slowly bend your knees while keeping your arms and your spine stretched. Look in front of you. Stay in the position for 5-10 breathes and return to Mountain Pose.

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