YOGA ACTIONS: 2-directional stretch of the entire spine
- INHALE breath up to crown
- EXHALE breath down and out tailbone
Instructions:
- Repeat the YOGA ACTIONS for 5-10 breaths in each of the three variations of Chair Uttanasana.
- After each variation, INHALE and stand up straight. Rest arms alongside body.
- During each variation, maintain your awareness on the breath action, and notice your inner experience.
CHAIR UTTANASANA: 3 variations
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1) Forearms (not heels of palms) on chair back
5-10 Bs ea
![](https://righttojoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Uttanasana-editted-hands-on-chair-bl-btw-thighs-363-1024x690.jpg)
2) Block between inner upper thighs & palms
on chair seat
5-10 Bs ea
– Press outer thighs to inner thighs into block.
![](https://righttojoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Salamba-Uttanasana-head-on-chair_3076-1024x978.jpg)
- Forehead rests on front edge of chair seat
5-10 Bs ea
– Webs of index fingers and thumbs press into elbow creases (not clasping outer elbows)