Yoga Index. Chair Pose

Utkatasana

  • ‘Utkat’ means awkward or fierce.
    Some asana names in English are not translations of the Sanskrit names, so we simply describe the posture to call it Chair Pose in English.
  • The most important lower body strengthening pose. It will train your thighs, glutes and rest of the lower body muscles. 
  • The back muscles are strengthened as well