Natarajasana / Dancer Pose

Natarajasana, also known as Dancer Pose, is a graceful and challenging balancing posture that opens the shoulders, chest, and thighs while improving focus and concentration.

• Begin standing in Mountain Pose (Tadasana) with feet hip-width apart and arms by your sides.

• Shift the weight onto the right foot and bend the left knee, reaching back with the left hand to grasp the inside of the left foot or ankle.

• Keep the knees close together and the pelvis squared toward the front of the mat.

• On an inhalation, begin to lift the left foot away from the body, pressing it into the hand as you simultaneously extend the right arm forward.

• Engage the core muscles to stabilize the torso and keep the spine long.

• Lift the chest and gaze forward or upward, finding a focal point to help with balance

Benefits:

• Stretches the shoulders and chest

• Strengthens the legs and ankles

• Improves balance and posture

• Promotes concentration, invokes grace

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