No one in my classes ever requests Chair Pose. I disliked it myself for many years, but man does it work! When I want to quickly warm up and work the entire body in a short period of time, Chair Pose does the trick. Throw in a twist, and you've got yourself a whole body-strengthening move.
When coming into Chair Pose, be sure your knees don't extend beyond your toes. If you feel good and stable in this position, then add in the twist, making sure your knees stay even. Breathe, stay the course, and you might even learn to enjoy this powerhouse of a pose.
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