Chair Pose
In!ructions: ❖ stand with the feet together and the arms by the sides ❖ inhale, raise the arms over the head ❖ exhale, bend the knees and lower the trunk ❖ do not stoop forward, but keep the chest as far back as possible and breathe normally ❖ keep your back straight and hold the pose for 5 breaths ❖ inhale, straighten the legs, ❖ exhale, lower the arms and come back to standing pose
Precautions: People suffering from serious back conditions should avoid this posture
Benefits: ❖ removing stiffness in the shoulders ❖ the ankles become strong and the leg muscles develop evenly ❖ the diaphragm is lifted up and this gives a gentle massage to the heart ❖ the abdominal organs and the back are toned and the chest is developed by being fully expanded 55