Utkatasana and its Benefits

Utkatasana is a yoga posture, which is actually in chair pose. When compared to many other postures of yoga, utkatasana is easy to do. For a beginner for the first one or two times, you may feel little difficult, but soon you will find it very easy.

If you are unable to find a yoga instructor to teach you, online yoga classes are also available.

The steps of doing Utkatasana

  • Stand in the Tatasana pose (also called as Mountain pose).

  • Slowly inhale and raise your hands.

  • Then exhale slowly and bend your knees carefully and slowly. To do this bring your thighs as parallel to the yoga mat.

  • Slowly press your stretched shoulders to the back.

  • Now you may find it a bit difficult, but don't worry. Just stay in that position for about a minute.

  • Now inhale and straighten your knees.

  • Exhale slowly and release arms to the sides.

    • Benefits

  • It strengthens leg muscles.

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

  • Stretches the shoulders and chest.

  • Helps in stimulating the abdominal organs, diaphragm, and heart.

  • Reduces flat feet.

    This yoga exercise is a good yoga therapy to gain muscle strength.

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