Revolved Chair Pose

Revolved Chair Pose (Parivrtta Utkatasana)

In Sanskrit ‘Utkatasana’ means intense, fierce, furious, frightening, wild, or heavy. ‘Parivritta’ means revolved or twisted.

Steps of Revolved Chair Pose:

• Bend knees, with a long inhalation, stretch both hands upwards. The thighs should be about parallel to the ground.
• Exhaling, bring both hands in front of the chest joining palms ( in a Namaskar Mudra)
• Twist the body and hook an elbow on the opposite knee. Twist your head upwards.
• Stay in the pose 1-3 minutes. If you close your eyes and observe the breaths, it gives more benefits (of meditation too).
• Repeat the process on the other side as well.

Health Benefits of Parivrtta Utkatasana(Revolved Chair Pose)

• Release the tension from the mind and body.
• Boosts confident level.
• Improves breathing, cultivates internal heat.
• Promotes the sense of groundedness.
• Stimulates abdominal organ and heart.
• Detoxify body and increases positiveness of thought.
• It enhances digestion and metabolism.

Contradiction:

This pose is not ideal for the person suffering from insomnia, headache. Low B.P., ankle or knee injury.

• Proper guidance is required for the shoulder injury and low back pain.
• It should not be attempted for a pregnant woman.