The chair in Tadasana provides a sense of direction and aids in proper posture.
We list three different ways to use the chair:
1st Variation
- A chair from behind. A chair behind you can assist you move your shoulders back.
- Reverse the chair and stand in front of it with your back to the backrest.
- Place your fingers on top of the backrest in Tadasana.
- Extend the spine and open the chest with the help of your hands.
2nd Variation
- For vertical alignment, use the backrest as a guide.
- A chair in front of you can assist you elevate your chest and evaluate your lateral alignment.
- The soft support of the chair aids in aligning and balancing the position, as well as making it even (sama).
- Toe mounds on chair legs
3rd Variation
- The calf muscles and Achilles' tendons are elongated by lifting the toe mounds.
- This is especially beneficial for runners and bikers, who tend to shorten these muscles as a result of their activities.
- Stretching and massaging these muscles is vital because dilated calf muscles suggest venous blood buildup, which inhibits circulation.
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