Chair Pose

Utkatasana

Finding Stability and Balance

In Chair Pose, it’s all about grounding through your feet and engaging your core. Imagine pressing your feet into the mat while lifting your chest. The dual action of grounding down and lifting up creates balance and strength in the pose.

Tips for Chair Pose

• Keep your weight in your heels so you can wiggle your toes.

• Engage your core and glutes to stay stable and protect your lower back.

• Relax your shoulders and keep them away from your ears to prevent tension.

Benefits of Chair Pose

Chair Pose strengthens your legs, glutes, and core while improving focus and balance. It also helps increase stamina and build heat in the body, making it a great warm-up pose. Plus, it boosts energy and can give you that empowered feeling!

Next time you’re on your mat, take a few breaths in Chair Pose and notice how it feels to ground the feet down while lifting the chest up. Embrace the strength and stability, and enjoy the challenge! Let me know how it goes!

Peace and Flow 🪑

What is Chair Pose?

Chair Pose is a standing pose where you “sit” into an imaginary chair while lifting your arms overhead. This creates a powerful, strengthening posture that engages your lower body and core while stretching your upper body. It’s both grounding and energizing, and it’s great for building heat!

How to Do Chair Pose

1. Start in Mountain Pose (standing tall with feet together at the top of your mat).

2. Bend your knees as if you’re sitting back into a chair. Keep your weight in your heels.

3. Lift your arms overhead with your palms facing each other, keeping your shoulders down and relaxed.

4. Engage your core to support your lower back and keep your chest lifted.

5. Sink deeper by bending your knees more, keeping your knees aligned over your toes.