{"id":3628,"date":"2022-09-13T19:36:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T19:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/?p=3628"},"modified":"2022-10-06T19:27:05","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T19:27:05","slug":"yoga-chair-pose-utakasana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/2022\/09\/13\/yoga-chair-pose-utakasana\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga Chair Pose (Utakasana)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/2022\/09\/13\/yoga-chair-pose-utakasana\/#What_is_Yoga_Chair_Pose_%E2%80%93_Utakasana_good_for\" title=\"What is Yoga Chair Pose &#8211; Utakasana good for?\">What is Yoga Chair Pose &#8211; Utakasana good for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/2022\/09\/13\/yoga-chair-pose-utakasana\/#What_is_Chair_Pose_called_in_Sanskrit-_Basic\" title=\"What is Chair Pose called in Sanskrit- Basic\">What is Chair Pose called in Sanskrit- Basic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/2022\/09\/13\/yoga-chair-pose-utakasana\/#Step_by_step_instruction\" title=\"Step by step instruction\">Step by step instruction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/2022\/09\/13\/yoga-chair-pose-utakasana\/#Beginners_tip\" title=\"Beginner\u2019s tip\">Beginner\u2019s tip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/2022\/09\/13\/yoga-chair-pose-utakasana\/#Therapeutic_application\" title=\"Therapeutic application\">Therapeutic application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/2022\/09\/13\/yoga-chair-pose-utakasana\/#Yoga_Chair_Pose_%E2%80%93_Utakasana_Benefits\" title=\"Yoga Chair Pose &#8211; Utakasana Benefits:\">Yoga Chair Pose &#8211; Utakasana Benefits:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/2022\/09\/13\/yoga-chair-pose-utakasana\/#Contraindications_warnings_and_precautions\" title=\"Contraindications, warnings and precautions:\">Contraindications, warnings and precautions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Yoga_Chair_Pose_%E2%80%93_Utakasana_good_for\"><\/span><strong>What is Yoga Chair Pose &#8211; Utakasana good for?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"tw-target-text-container\" class=\"tw-ta-container F0azHf tw-nfl\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Prijevod\"><em><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">The chair yoga pose is good for the legs (hamstrings, hips, gluetes, calves), upper and lower back, and shoulders. Utakasana helps to lengthen the back and can improve the muscular core.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tw-target-rmn-container\" class=\"tw-target-rmn tw-ta-container F0azHf tw-nfl\">\n<p id=\"tw-target-rmn\" class=\"tw-data-placeholder tw-text-small tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/2022\/09\/13\/yoga-chair-pose-utakasana\/young-attractive-woman-in-chair-pose-window-background\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3630\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3630 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-attractive-woman-chair-pose-window-background-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"chair yoga pose\" width=\"527\" height=\"351\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-attractive-woman-chair-pose-window-background-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-attractive-woman-chair-pose-window-background-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-attractive-woman-chair-pose-window-background-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-attractive-woman-chair-pose-window-background-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-attractive-woman-chair-pose-window-background-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photo\/young-attractive-woman-chair-pose-window-background_3939059.htm#query=chair%20yoga%20pose&amp;position=16&amp;from_view=search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image by yanalya<\/a> on Freepik<\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-placeholder tw-text-small tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\">Yoga Chair Pose Utakasana in Sanskrit means &#8220;heavy seat&#8221; or &#8220;powerful pose. This pose serves for strength and the strengthening of heat that unites the parts of the body as a cohesive and powerful entity.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">This yoga pose can be considered a meditation that affects determination and perseverance as well as commitment. If you want to perform the Chair yoga pose correctly, you need to imperceptibly unite the strength of the legs, arms, and torso while at the same time trying to raise the muscles and lengthen the spine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/2022\/01\/29\/how-to-do-mountain-tadasana\/\"><em><strong>Yoga pose \u2013 Mountain (Tadasana)<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Utaksana looks as simple as, for example, a yogi sitting in an imaginary chair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">But this yoga pose is not easy and passive at all. Utaksana actually involves the strength of the legs, back, and ankles. In this pose, power is not about dominance or control, but about aligning with the life energy within and around you. That is, this pose directs how to find your center of power within the pelvis and the center of the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">The yoga chair pose requires strength and endurance in the body, as well as concentration on breath and mind. When the body is centered and aligned, it feels like accessing a great source of energy. Utaksana is also a huge lesson on a key concept of yoga, which is: constant practice of yoga over time is better than temporary and intense bursts. Consistency in this yoga pose produces deep and lasting results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Chair_Pose_called_in_Sanskrit-_Basic\"><\/span>What is Chair Pose called in Sanskrit- Basic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Yoga Chair Pose &#8211; Utakasana is not only holding the position of the chair in which heat is generated. When you finish bowing, you get relief, and when you stand up, you get strength that you didn&#8217;t have before. With this jga position, a whole circle of physical strengthening of warmth and self-respect is obtained, instantly increasing self-confidence and joy.<\/span> Utikasana -Chair yoga pose is targeting lower body and blenoge to Pose type Standing yoga pose.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_by_step_instruction\"><\/span>Step by step instruction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">First, begin with preparatory poses like: Tadasana-Yoga Mountain Pose, Udrhava Hstana-Upward Salute, or with Ardha Uttanasana-Standing Half Forward Bend.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0<span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">From a standing yoga pose (Tadasana), with an inhale, raise your arms up or parallel to each other so that your palms face each other or with your palms together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">With an exhalation, bend your knees, trying to make your thighs parallel to the floor as much as possible. The knees are pushed out above the feet, and the torso is tilted slightly forward so that it forms a right angle with the thighs. Keep the inner thighs parallel and press the tops of the thigh bones towards the heels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Tighten the shoulder blades. Lower your tailbone toward the floor and push it toward your pubic bone to maintain a long lower back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Stay for 30 seconds to one minute. With an inhale, come out of the position by extending your knees and rising through your shoulders. With an exhalation, lower your hands and return to Tadasana.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginners_tip\"><\/span>Beginner\u2019s tip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">When practicing with the feet together, the muscles of the unitary side of the thigh will be awakened, but if a feeling of insecurity is obtained, the foot can be spread in the plane of the width of the hips. A block can also be placed between the thighs to engage the adductors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Prijevod\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Therapeutic_application\"><\/span><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Therapeutic application<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Prijevod\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Flat soles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Prijevod\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_Chair_Pose_%E2%80%93_Utakasana_Benefits\"><\/span><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Yoga Chair Pose &#8211; Utakasana Benefits:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"tw-target-text-container\" class=\"tw-ta-container F0azHf tw-nfl\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<ul>\n<li id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Prijevod\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">It strengthens the ankles, thighs, calves and spine. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Prijevod\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Stretches the shoulders and chest <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Prijevod\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Stimulates stomach organs, diaphragm and heart <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Prijevod\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Reduces foot drop<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Prijevod\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contraindications_warnings_and_precautions\"><\/span><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Contraindications, warnings and precautions:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Prijevod\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Headache <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Prijevod\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Prijevod\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Low and high blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tw-target-rmn-container\" class=\"tw-target-rmn tw-ta-container F0azHf tw-nfl\">\n<pre id=\"tw-target-rmn\" class=\"tw-data-placeholder tw-text-small tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"\"><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you want more learn: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ekhartyoga.com\/resources\/yoga-poses\/chair-pose-powerful-pose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chair Pose \/ Powerful Pose &#8211; Utkatasana<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Yoga Chair Pose &#8211; Utakasana good for? The chair yoga pose is good for the legs (hamstrings, hips, gluetes, calves), upper and lower back, and shoulders. Utakasana helps to lengthen the back and can improve the muscular core. Image by yanalya on Freepik Yoga Chair Pose Utakasana in Sanskrit means &#8220;heavy seat&#8221; or [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3630,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"blocksy_meta":[],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-attractive-woman-chair-pose-window-background-scaled.jpg",2560,1707,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-attractive-woman-chair-pose-window-background-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-attractive-woman-chair-pose-window-background-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-attractive-woman-chair-pose-window-background-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-attractive-woman-chair-pose-window-background-1024x683.jpg",1024,683,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-attractive-woman-chair-pose-window-background-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/zojaxyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-attractive-woman-chair-pose-window-background-2048x1365.jpg",2048,1365,true]},"post_excerpt_stackable":"<p>Table of Contents Toggle What is Yoga Chair Pose &#8211; Utakasana good for?What is Chair Pose called in Sanskrit- BasicStep by step instructionBeginner\u2019s tipTherapeutic applicationYoga Chair Pose &#8211; Utakasana Benefits:Contraindications, warnings and precautions: What is Yoga Chair Pose &#8211; Utakasana good for? The chair yoga pose is good for the legs (hamstrings, hips, gluetes, calves), upper and lower back, and shoulders. Utakasana helps to lengthen the back and can improve the muscular core. Image by yanalya on Freepik Yoga Chair Pose Utakasana in Sanskrit means &#8220;heavy seat&#8221; or &#8220;powerful pose. 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