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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Feel it Fully & Flow!
By Josie Kramer on Oct 15, 2018
Enjoy a gentle warm up, Series A, Series B, standing balance, spinal twists, core strengthening and dancer’s bridge followed by bridge and wheel pose. The cool-down includes happy baby pose, thread the needle, reclined twists and Savasana. Rather than being overly focused with what the posture looks like from the outside, focus on how each posture feels from the inside. Make friends with whatever you discover!
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Postnatal - Core, Baby!
By Courtney Harms on Aug 30, 2018
A postnatal practice for yogis who are at least 6 weeks postpartum. We will address the diastasis recti as well as specific areas affected by pregnancy, labor and taking care of a newborn. This practice offers 3 stages of yoga asana so you can do as much or as little as you are up for!
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Obliques and Twists!
By Katie Bay Woodbury on Aug 14, 2018
Want a little strength-training with your yoga? Join Katie for a flow class that has lots of core work and twisting playfully woven through! Your obliques will thank you, and if you don't know where they are, you will by the end of this practice!
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KISS in your Chair
By Leslie Kazadi on Jul 30, 2018
KISS - Keep It Simple, Silly - in your chair when you don't know where to begin a yoga practice. Simply feeling your feet, your breath and your movement will guide you into what is possible in this moment. Let yourself be surprised by how much you can move in a chair and how much strength and confidence you can build. Pay attention to the rhythm of your breath and the river of sensation that is ever present. These simple things can soothe your mind, improve your balance and sense of control over your body as you move through life.
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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!
