Utkatasana Yoga Asana Postures

Yoga posture - Utkatasana

Translation: Awkward pose known also as the Chair PoseFrom a standing position, with the legs together or hip width apart, slowly bend the knees.Stretch the arms up over the top of the head. Clasp the hands together or keep them shoulder width apart.This is a good yoga posture to strengthen the quadriceps and knees. If you have a knee problem be careful. Don't bend the knees beyond the point of mild discomfort.

Technique :-
Stand erect, legs together hands by the side of the thighs. Gaze in front.
Place legs about one fool apart. Raise the arms straight in front up to shoulder level, palm facing downward.
Raising the heels, stand on toes and slowly sit putting weight on toes.
Put both hands on respective knees.
After sometirne, while returning, raise your arms from the knee up to shoulder level.
Keeping balance, stand erec on the toes, there-after, slowly place the heels on the ground.
Bring hands by the side of the thighs and keeping the legs together return to the original position.

Benefit and Limitations :-
Calf muscles are made healthy and remove constipation and nervous weakness of the lower extremeties.
Those suffering from muscle pull should not practise it.