Dancer Pose in Yoga (Natarajasana)
Dancer Pose, or Natarajasana, is a graceful balancing posture that symbolizes the cosmic dance of Shiva. It combines strength, flexibility, and balance as you extend one leg behind you while holding the foot or ankle, creating a dynamic backbend with an elegant arch.
Key Points:
- Alignment:
- Stand tall with your feet together and shift weight onto one leg.
- Reach the opposite hand back to grab the inner edge of your lifted foot or ankle.
- Extend the other arm forward, parallel to the ground, or upward for balance.
- Engagement:
- Activate the standing leg for stability.
- Push the lifted foot into your hand to deepen the backbend and open the chest.
- Keep the hips squared to prevent over-rotation.
- Balance:
- Focus your gaze on a fixed point (drishti) to maintain stability.
- Engage the core to support your posture and avoid leaning too far forward.
- Breath:
- Breathe deeply to relax and stay steady as you stretch and balance.