Utkatasana
Beginning The Journey Of Ashtanga - Tutorials and Practices For Beginners
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Utkatasana, sometimes called, "chair pose" tones the legs muscles, hip flexors, ankles, calves and back. It also stretches the chest and shoulders.
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Virabhadrasana - Warrior 1
Virabhadrasana 1 or Warrior 1 is also great for strengthening and stretching the legs, shoulders, arms and back. It improves circulation, focus, balance and stability.
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Virabhadrasana - Warrior 2
Virabhadrasana 2 or Warrior 2 is a wonderful standing posture that creates strength in the arms and legs. This pose also stretches the shoulders, hips and groins. It builds stamina and concentration. Warrior 2 also helps develop balance and stability and improves circulation and respiration.
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Standing Sequence Practice
This practice incorporates all of the standing poses in the Ashtanga sequence. It's great for feeling grounded. You can do this alone or incorporate it with other sequences to increase the length of your practice.
