Now that we've learned Ashtanga Yoga's Sun Salutation A, we can move onto the poses in Sun Salutation B. It begins with a pose called Fierce. You might have also heard it called Chair pose.
I love this pose because it really works your core muscles, quads, and glutes. It also stretches out your calves, so if you're a runner or love wearing high heels, this pose will do wonders for you.
| Begin at the front of your mat in Mountain pose. |  |
| As you inhale a breath, bend your knees, drop your hips, and lift your arms up overhead. Now you're in Fierce pose. That's it.
Try to shift some weight into your heels and tuck your tail bone in (don't stick your butt out). In Sun Salutation B, you hold this for half a breath, but you can also stay in this pose for 5 or more breaths. |
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Fit's Tips: I like to hang out in this pose and practice lifting up my toes (keeping weight on the ball of your foot) for a few breaths, and then lifting up my heels for a few breaths. This pose can quickly feel intense, which is another reason why I love Fierce pose - I love to "feel the burn."
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Henrik Vibskov
i thought this was called chair pose??? but fierce sounds better
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