5 Benefits of Chair Pose

WRITTEN BY: Jennifer Strout, Founder of MotivateU

Chair pose or Utkatasana is a simple but powerful yoga pose that provides a plethora of benefits to the body and mind. Named after the shape of the pose- it is a standing pose completed by bending the knees and lowering the hips like you are sitting on an imaginary chair.
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Below are 5 benefits of practicing Chair pose.

1. Strengthens the Leg Muscles
One of the primary benefits of practicing Chair pose is that it helps to strengthen the leg muscles, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. 

2. Improves Balance and Posture
Chair pose improves your balance and posture. When you hold the pose, your core muscles are engaged, helping to improve your overall stability. Chair pose also helps to relieve lower back pain by strengthening the muscles that support the spine.

3. Stimulates the Heart and Cardiovascular System
Chair pose is a good cardiovascular workout, especially if you hold it for an extended period. The pose increases the heart rate, pumping more blood and oxygen throughout the body, which is good for the cardiovascular system.

4. Improves Digestion
Another benefit of the pose is stimulation of the digestive system by compressing the abdominal muscles. This compression aids in increasing blood flow to the digestive organs.

5. Increases Mental Focus
Chair pose requires high concentration and focus to maintain balance. As you focus on stability in the pose, your mind becomes still, and you experience inner peace.

These are just some of the benefits of regularly practicing Chair pose. This simple, yet powerful pose, can bring a wide range of benefits to the body and mind. If you interested in guidance on how to properly perform this, and other poses, check out our real-time form tracking with continuous feedback- available on all live and on-demand classes.

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