Revolved Chair Pose ("Parivrtta Utkatasana")

Description

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, then bend your knees and shift your hips back as if you were going to sit down. Bring your hands in front of your chest and rotate your torso, turning your ribcage to the side so that the opposite elbow comes into contact with the knee, helping the twist without collapsing your posture. Keep your knees following a similar path, distribute your body weight evenly through your feet, and keep your hips stable during the rotation. Keep the back of your neck long and let your gaze either follow the twist or stay neutral, depending on what feels best for your neck. Maintain a calm, steady breath while seeking stability, control, and mobility in your spine, then return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.

Settings

Equipment

No Equipment

Positions

Stand Up

Muscle groups

Thoracic rotatorsHip extensorsKnee extensors

Difficulty

Moderate

Movement

RotationsFlexion