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Chair Pose
Utkatasana
“Fierce Pose” · Pronounced oot-kah-TAH-sah-nah
Chair Pose (Utkatasana) is a beginner standing pose. Utkatasana means 'fierce', and your thighs will agree by the third breath.
Utkatasana comes from utkata (fierce or powerful) and asana (pose) — often called Fierce Pose; the English name Chair simply describes the shape of sitting back into the air.
What it gives you
- Strengthens thighs, glutes and core
- Builds heat and stamina
- Improves posture and ankle stability
Sizes & pricing
Every print ships unframed, ready for a frame you love. Free UK shipping over £60.
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How to do Chair Pose
A beginner standing pose, step by step.
- 1Start in Mountain Pose with your feet together or hip-width apart.
- 2Bend your knees and sit your hips back and down, as if lowering into a chair behind you.
- 3Keep your weight in your heels and your knees tracking over the middle toes.
- 4Sweep your arms up alongside your ears, palms facing each other.
- 5Lengthen the tailbone down and lift the chest to keep the lower back long.
Alignment tips
- →Shift the weight into your heels — you should be able to wiggle your toes.
- →Draw the lower ribs in so the back doesn't overarch as the arms lift.
Common questions about Chair Pose
What does Utkatasana mean?
Utkatasana comes from utkata (fierce or powerful) and asana (pose) — often called Fierce Pose; the English name Chair simply describes the shape of sitting back into the air.
What muscles does Chair Pose work?
Mainly the quads, glutes and calves, plus the core and shoulders to hold the arms up. It builds heat and leg endurance quickly.
Why do my knees hurt in Chair Pose?
Usually the knees are drifting past the toes or rolling inward. Sit the hips further back, weight into the heels, and keep the knees pointing the same way as the toes.
What sizes does the Chair Pose print come in?
Three sizes: 8×12" (£19.99), 16×24" (£25.99) and 24×36" (£39.99). Every print ships unframed. Free UK shipping over £60.
