Chair Pose is a standing pose that works on the entire body, strengthening the arms, shoulders, back, hips, thighs, knees, and ankles. Specifically, it activates the thigh muscles because while practicing this asana we have to sit on an imaginary chair with our arms lifted up.
Chest Opening
Bharadvaja’s Twist (Bharadvajasana I)
This asana stretches the spine, lower back, hips, and shoulders. People with stiffness in their back would benefit from this pose. It also helps relieve Arthritis pain, lower back pain and neck pain. Practicing this pose regularly improves your digestion and metabolic rate.
Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
This asana increases the flexibility of the spine, opens up the chest and shoulders, and gently stimulates the lungs, vital organs, and digestive system. Bhujangasana increases the blood circulation, generating heat in the system which helps build immunity and core strength.
Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
One of the key yoga poses that come under the category of ‘back bending asanas’, Dhanurasana (Dhanurāsana) works to open up the chest while stretching the arms, legs, spine, and shoulders, all at the same time. This pose is named after an archer’s bow as the word ‘dhanu’ means bow in Sanskrit.
Camel Pose (Ustrasana)
This asana is recommended to those with droopy shoulders or a hunched back. It opens up the chest completely and stretches the spine, adding strength and flexibility to the shoulders, neck, and back. It is also a great posture-correcting asana. Mastery over Ustrasana allows us to practice a wide range of back-bending yoga asanas, almost effortlessly.