Yoga pose
Baddha Hasta Utkatasana
Bound Hands Chair Pose
About Baddha Hasta Utkatasana
Baddha Hasta Utkatasana, or Bound Hands Chair Pose, is a standing pose in Iyengar yoga that strengthens the legs and opens the shoulders, combining Utkatasana’s intensity with a shoulder bind.
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Open Baddha Hasta Utkatasana in Asana Atlas ↗Benefits
Mind: Enhances focus through balance and shoulder opening. Spirit: Promotes strength and openness. Body: Strengthens legs, core, and shoulders; stretches chest; improves posture.
Continue with full benefits in Asana Atlas →Instructions
1. Begin in Tadasana. 2. Inhale, bend knees, lowering hips as in Utkatasana, keeping thighs parallel to the floor. 3. Interlace fingers behind back, palms together, straightening arms. 4. Press knuckles toward…
Continue with full instructions in Asana Atlas →Avoid with knee, shoulder, or lower back injuries. Modify with a strap or hands on hips. Ensure knees stay aligned to prevent strain.
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