Utkatasana (Chair Pose) Yoga Pose

March 11th, 2010 admin

My Yoga Online has posted an informative new pose presented by Dr. Robin Armstrong: Utkatasana Yoga Pose . Learn more about the benefits, contraindications, modifications, and cautions in doing this yoga posture safely. Benefits of Utkatasana (Chair Pose) *Strengthens the hip flexor muscles: rectus femoris, psoas *Strengthens the quadriceps in the front of the thighs, hamstrings in the back of the thighs, adductor muscles of the inner thighs, gluteus muscles of the hip *Strengthens and stretches calf muscles *Opens chest and shoulders *Improves range of motion in ankles *Increases proprioception (sense of position in space) in the feet *Traditionally thought to stimulate the abdominal organs and heart Read more about Utkatasana Yoga Pose About Dr. Robin Armstrong Dr. …


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