Natarajasana - Lord of Dancers Pose

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite.Improves mental focus and back flexibility

STEPS :

1. Stand straight with the feet together and focus on a fixed point at your eye levelBend your right leg by the knee and grab the toe with your right hand behind the body.

2. Maintain balance by keeping both knees together.

3. Slowly raise your right leg upward and stretch the arm and leg away from the body as much as possible.

4. Ensure your right hip does not twist and the leg is raised directly behind your body.

5. Bring your left arm in front, place the hand in Gyana mudra and focus your gaze on the left hand. This position makes the final Natarajasana pose.

6. You may bend forward and lift your leg further away to increase the stretch.

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.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.