Natarajasana (Dance Pose)
Natarajasana is also called as Dancer’s pose. It is a standing balance yoga pose that requires and also builds immense strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. It also stretches and strengthens the leg muscles, as well as opens the shoulders and chest. This pose is referred to by its Sanskrit name, Natarajasana. The meaning of this Sanskrit name is given below.
Nata- Dance, Raja- King, Asana – Pose
This is a pose, that resembles Lord Shiva’s dancing pose. It is a known fact, that Lord Shiva has immense love for the arts. And, hence this one of the poses, that deeply relate to him. Lord Shiva is himself called Nataraja.
How To Do It?
⦁ Shift your weight onto the right foot. You have to bend the left knee and lift your left foot off the floor. Keep your left knee inclined toward your midline throughout this pose.
⦁ Grasp the sides or whole of your left foot with your left hand. Your thumb should rest on the sole of your foot and pointing in the direction of your toes.
⦁ Lift the right arm and point it straight up to the ceiling.
⦁ Lift your left leg behind upwards you as you bring your torso forward as a counter-balance pose. Remember that your left knee should not move out to the side. Your right arm will also move forward a little bit.
⦁ Kick your left foot into your left hand to lift the leg higher and deepen the pose. Keep your left toes active.
⦁ Fix your gaze on something that doesn’t move so that you don’t lose balance.
⦁ Hold the pose for a few breaths.
⦁ Lower your left leg back on the floor. Repeat on the other side.
Benefits
If you practice this asana on a regular basis, you will enjoy some amazing benefits.
⦁ If you practice this asana regularly, you will be able to strengthen your chest, ankles, hips, and legs.
⦁ The asana also gives the groin region, abdomen, and thighs a good stretch.
⦁ This asana also increases your metabolism.
⦁ It will also help you with weight loss.
⦁ Your posture is also improved, and balance is increased.
⦁ It will also help in digestion.
⦁ You will be able to distract your mind, and become stress-free as a result.
⦁ Your body will become more flexible.
⦁ Your hip flexors also open up.
Contraindications
⦁ If you have low blood pressure, then you must not do this asana.
⦁ You should always ask for your trainer’s support, when you start this asana, and you can consult a doctor as well.
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