Chair Pose
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Chair Pose Utkatasana
Ally HamiltonLearn how to keep the weight out of your knees while you strengthen your quads and low back, and open the upper back and shoulders. Sit right down, folks.
Ready to work it?
Here are some classes featuring Chair Pose.
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Postnatal Total Body Love
By Courtney Harms on Jun 7, 2018
A postnatal practice for yogis who are at least 6 weeks postpartum. As a new mom, connecting with your breath is key to both help strengthen your core and to reduce stress. This practice does address diastasis recti as well as specific areas affected by pregnancy, labor and taking care of a newborn!
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Breakin' it Down!
By Courtney Harms on Apr 23, 2018
This is a great slow flow for athletes, beginners and those who really want to break down the basics! We will open up all the major muscle groups and focus on lots of breath and alignment!
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Length & Strength
By Derek Beres on Apr 16, 2018
This dynamic flow focuses on side body opening and strengthening. We balance, lunge, twist, and eventually chill to take in all the good work we've accomplished in a half-hour.
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Smooth Through the Moves
By Katie Bay Woodbury on Apr 14, 2018
Build your heat and find your balance in this short fiery flow. The sequences will build up the heat right from the start. Practice working your breath and finding a steady gaze so you can move with grace and ease. Yoga isn't just about sitting into a pose but also about how you arrived there. Let's practice being smooth between the moves.
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Power Up your Knees
By Leslie Kazadi on Apr 14, 2018
If you have tender knees, the safest and simplest way to build strength is on your back. Then it's time to engage gravity from sitting and standing positions with neutral legs. I am sitting on 2 blocks to start this session, but you can sit in a chair instead and get the same benefits. We'll use the wall to shift weight out of the knees while finding the right amount of movement that builds strength without strain. Root down into your feet and rise up out of your seat to power up your legs. Feel yourself getting stronger, gaining more movement and fluidity as you stick to this practice. It's simple but not easy for any body, but your knees are worth it!
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Beginner Balance at Wall
By Leslie Kazadi on Mar 15, 2018
If you are a beginner or feel a little off balance, take your standing practice to the wall. It gives you extra feedback, courage and strength. The wall helps you feel your spinal alignment. Its support gives you the courage to be bold in your balance poses. Pressing into the wall creates a closed chain of leverage that helps build extra strength. It's also sweet for the finishing poses, using your feet on the wall to get just the right amount of release and relaxation after a simple, strong standing practice. Enjoy the balance of working hard and relaxing deeply in this session!
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Ripples and Undulations
By Derek Beres on Mar 8, 2018
Recovering from this year's flu, this flow is a dynamic, feel-good series of movements perfect for getting loose and waking up. It features a range of strength building and balancing postures with the goal of loosening up and feeling refreshed.
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Fit and Fired Up
By Katie Bay Woodbury on Feb 25, 2018
Yoga sculpt your full body. This class will both strengthen and lengthen for a total body burn. Variations of plank, chair, crescent and bridge pose will create the heat that tones while twists and folds provide feel-good length. Expect deep twists that will prepare you for a side crow balance all while moving and breathing into a stronger and more stable you.
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Balance & Strength Flow!
By Noelle Beaugureau on Feb 11, 2018
This flow is all about focus, deep controlled movements and breath! Work your balance in standing postures that require drishti and deep strength. Plank and side plank variations get the upper body and core fired up! Twists and vinyasas get energy moving through the body. Relax in pigeon and restore in Savasana! Enjoy!
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Prenatal Low Back Relief
By Courtney Harms on Feb 10, 2018
A prenatal yoga sequence that helps to strengthen, stretch and soothe the lower back. We will move through plenty of squats and hip circles so as your baby grows this strength and flexibility in your pelvis and core will keep you happy and healthy.
