Utkatasana

UTKATASANA: When you perform this exercise it looks as if you are sitting in a chair. It looks very easy but requires a lot of practise to do it perfectly.


Method:  Stand staright with the feet half to one feet apart. . Lift the hands above the head and join them as shown in the diagram.   Exhale slowly and bend the knees  keeping the chest straight. Remain in this position
for 30 seconds.  Now inhale and come back to the normal position.  You can do this even 5 times.

Benefits:  This exercise is very good for those who are suffering from knee pain.
It relaxes the shoulders. It also improves the functioning of the heart and makes the chest stronger.