Full Lord of the Dance - Natarajasana
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Na?ar?j?sana
STEPS :
- Begin by standing in the Mountain pose (Tadasana) with your weight equally distributed on both feet.
- Lift your right arm to the ceiling.
- Now, grab the outside of your left foot with your left hand and bring it to the buttock as you exhale.
- Tighten your right hip and flex your right thigh and knee to make the standing leg powerful.
- To elevate the leg higher and deepen the backbend, powerfully kick your left foot into your left hand. Keep moving your left toes.
- Bring your right arm up in front, parallel to the floor.
- Fix your sight on an unmoving object to maintain the balance.
- Hold the position for 1–10 breaths and come back to Tadasana.
- Repeat on the other side.
Benefits
- Practicing this asana gives strength to your chest, ankles, hips, and legs.
- This asana increases your metabolism and helps in weight loss.
- It gives your groin, abdominal organs, and thighs a good stretch.
- Your posture is improved, and balance is increased.
- It helps better your digestion.
- Your body becomes flexible.
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.