sandeyeStanding Asana - Natarajasana
June 15th 2009 14:43
Natarajasana is also known as the dancer pose. It stems from the Hindu Lord Shiva, who is often referred to as the 'Lord of the Dance'. The 'dance' signifies the activities of the creation, continuance and destruction of the world, the hiding of reality, and salvation - all contained within universal energy.
To perform this Asana, first take up the Tadasana position. Whilst balancing on your left leg, bend your right leg behind you, keeping your knees together, and grasp the right foot in your right hand.
Extending your left arm directly in front of you, parallel to the floor at shoulder level, balance and then proceed to raise your right leg and hand behind you. Your right arm should now be straight, your right hand clasped to your right foot, and your right thigh facing the ground below.
At this point, you should hold the pose at this point for circa 6-7 breaths before release and repeating while swapping the left and right. However, advanced practitioners may like to try a variation of the basic pose. By bending the 'free' arm behind one, it is possible to take hold of the foot with both hands positioned behind you. This ensures a full opening of the chest. This pose should also be held for around 6-7 breathes before release and repeating with the other foot.
To perform this Asana, first take up the Tadasana position. Whilst balancing on your left leg, bend your right leg behind you, keeping your knees together, and grasp the right foot in your right hand.
Extending your left arm directly in front of you, parallel to the floor at shoulder level, balance and then proceed to raise your right leg and hand behind you. Your right arm should now be straight, your right hand clasped to your right foot, and your right thigh facing the ground below.
At this point, you should hold the pose at this point for circa 6-7 breaths before release and repeating while swapping the left and right. However, advanced practitioners may like to try a variation of the basic pose. By bending the 'free' arm behind one, it is possible to take hold of the foot with both hands positioned behind you. This ensures a full opening of the chest. This pose should also be held for around 6-7 breathes before release and repeating with the other foot.
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