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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Yoga for a Pain in the Ass
By Kate Duyn on May 31, 2025
This is a slower-moving "flow" targeted toward releasing the piriformis muscle, the hips, the low back, hamstrings, glutes and low back, all in an effort to relieve sciatic pain. Thus: Yoga for a Pain in the Ass. It's also a great practice for anyone who wants to release the hips after a long day.
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Short, Sweet + Strong
By Courtney Harms on Dec 23, 2024
A short, sweet, and strong practice for when you're really short on time, but want to reset physically and mentally. Breathe, strengthen and recharge now!
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No Chaturanga, No Problem
By Courtney Harms on May 13, 2024
Enjoy this short, sweet yoga flow free of any chaturangas! Move, breathe and sweat with me in a way that doesn’t aggravate existing joint issues.
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Twisty Hips Flow
By Angela Kukhahn on Feb 20, 2024
Join Angela for a fun. creative, twisty hip-opening flow! Lots of love for the shoulders, hamstrings and core as well. Grab two blocks and enjoy, yogis!
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Movement + Breath + Oh Yes
By Angela Kukhahn on Feb 5, 2024
Hello yogis! Looking for something short but extra sweet that will open every major muscle group and get you moving and grooving and feeling good? I've got you covered! Grab a couple of blocks and hit play!
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Energizing Quick HIIT
By Dhaujee Rose on Dec 8, 2023
The intention set for this fiery offering is "energize." Through the practice, Dhaujee guides you through familiar yoga poses and adds weights, pulses, and even resistance bands if you have them to energize the arms, core and hips. Come for the challenge, stay for that extra sweet energy!
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Inner Guidance Flow
By Josie Kramer on Mar 10, 2023
Follow your inner guidance to discover what you need to thrive - both on and off the mat! This practice will help nurture that wisdom with the following poses: cat/cow, spinal lengthening, Down-dog, sun salutes, crescent, star, warrior 2, goddess, reverse triangle, half moon, standing splits, power chair, boat pose, camel, happy cow, eagle twist + more! Enjoy, yogis!
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Bands and Breath: Legs
By Dhaujee Rose on Feb 27, 2023
In this yoga sculpt offering, Dhaujee introduces the bands as a prop to support muscle toning and strength. If you have a resistance band, great! If you don't, don't worry, you can still get the benefits of this yoga sculpt without one. The focus is finding strength and resistance in the outer and inner thighs that helps sculpt strong legs. Have fun!
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A Strong Fun Flow For All
By Courtney Harms on Feb 27, 2023
This is a vinyasa style yoga flow where we build strength and heat in a safe and fun way! A block may be helpful. Enjoy, yogis!
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Beginner’s Mind Flow
By Josie Kramer on Jan 30, 2023
As we grow in our understanding of the practice, it’s easy to fall into “autopilot.” Work to cultivate beginner’s mind, observing each pose and situation as if for the first time. Remain open to new possibilities! Poses include: cat/cow, sun salutes, chair pose, warrior 2, extended side angle, reverse triangle, boat pose, bridge, supported shoulder-stand, pigeon, spinal twists, savasana. Enjoy, yogis!
