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About this Practice
Chair Pose — a deep squat position that builds heat, strengthens the lower body, and stimulates the heart. The sustained demand on the quadriceps and glutes makes this an efficient posture for weight management.
How to Practise
- 1
Stand in Tadasana. Bend the knees and lower the hips as if sitting on a chair.
- 2
Keep the knees together or hip-width, not splaying outward.
- 3
Raise arms overhead, biceps near ears.
- 4
Keep the chest lifted; avoid collapsing into the lower back.
- 5
Hold 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Benefits
- ✓Strengthens quadriceps, glutes, and calves
- ✓Builds heat efficiently
- ✓Stimulates abdominal organs and heart
- ✓Tones the spine
- ✓Supports weight management
Health Goals Addressed
⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications
Knee pain (reduce depth). Low blood pressure.
Want to learn this under guidance?
All practices in this library are taught systematically at Nibedita Yoga Training Centre.