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Revolved Chair Pose: Parivrtta Utkatasana | Traditional

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Benefits

Builds strength, mobility, and breathing awareness with steady alignment. Particularly helpful for feeling steady and present.

Props

No-props

Hold Time

5 to 8 breaths

Cautions

Practice within a pain-free range. Reduce depth or use props for knee, low back, neck, wrist, or shoulder sensitivity.

Entering Revolved Chair Pose

Stand with the feet together and bend the knees into Chair Pose. Bring the palms together at the chest. Twist the torso to one side and place the opposite elbow outside the front thigh. Take a steady inhale to create length, then use the exhale to settle into the final shape.

Exiting Revolved Chair Pose

Untwist the torso back to center. Straighten the legs and return to standing. Pause in a neutral position for a moment before continuing.