Utkatasana meaning literally translates to Intense (Utkat) Posture (Asana). It may sound riveting but is definitely one of the toughest asanas to perform. Have you ever sat on a chair? Who am I kidding, of course, you must have sat on a chair. But, what if I told you to sit on a chair but there wouldn’t be an actual chair, just your imaginations. Intrigued? Well, that is how the Utkatasana pose looks like.
Steps Involved:
- Stand erect on a yoga mat, making sure that you entire posture is straight and unmoving
- Keep a slight distance between your feet
- Stretch your arms out in front making sure that the palms are facing the ground
- Next, bend your knees forward and move your pelvis down to a point where you are sitting on an imaginary chair
- Inhale and exhale during the process and push yourself down as much as you can making sure that the hands and spine are straight
- Hold the posture for 30 seconds and gradually move back up
- Repeat it a few times
Benefits of Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
- Stretches the hips and thigh muscles and strengthens the muscles around the spine
- Strengthens and makes the lower part of the body firmer
- Tones the muscles and burns the extra fat
- Brings better balance to the body axis