3 Things To Focus On in Chair Pose

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Chair pose or Utkatasana is a yoga pose you'll frequently see in vinyasa-style classes. Check your form with these quick tips.

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Tip #1:

Put you weight into your heels. I like to wiggle my toes to make sure I'm not shifting my weight forward. Arrow

Tip #2:

Look down at your toes: Can you see them? If not pull your knees further back. Arrow

Tip #3:

If your arms are lifted, rotate your pinkies inwards and use that to pull your shoulders down away from your ears. Arrow

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