This is an excellent yoga asana for both men and women. Natarajasana is also known as the Lord of Dance or King Dancer pose as it resembles its posture. This pose helps to improve the balance of the body, concentration. It strengthens the muscles of the hip, thighs and chest. It also helps in reducing weight and improves our posture and balance.
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Sanskrit: Natarajasana
Type: Standing
Level: Advanced
- To begin with, stand in the Tadasana.
- Breathe in, and lift your left foot, such that the heel is placed towards the left buttock and your knees are bent. Your entire body weight must be placed on your right foot.
- Then, push the ball of the right thigh bone into the hip joint, and pull the kneecap up so that your standing leg is strong and straight.
- Keep your torso upright. Grasp the left foot from the outside with the left hand. You must make sure your lower back is not compressed. So, make sure your pubis is lifted towards your navel. And as you do that, press your tailbone to the floor.
- Begin to lift your left foot up, away from the floor and back, away from your torso. Extend the left thigh behind you and parallel to the floor. Your right arm must be stretched forward, such that it is parallel to the floor.
- Hold this pose for about 15 to 30 seconds. Release, and repeat on the other side.
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