intermediate

Lord of the Dance Pose

Natarajasana

nah-tah-rah-JAHS-ah-nah

A beautiful and graceful balancing pose that combines a backbend with a one-legged stand. It builds strength, improves balance, and opens the heart and shoulders.

Chakras
PrimaryAnahata (Heart)
SecondaryManipura (Solar Plexus)Svadhisthana (Sacral)
Gaze:forward
Quick Summary
  • Stand on one leg, bend your other knee, and reach back for your inner ankle.

  • Kick your foot into your hand while reaching your opposite arm forward.

  • Keep your chest lifted and your gaze steady.

Foundation
  • Ground down through all four corners of your standing foot.

  • Keep your standing leg straight but not locked.

Alignment
  • Kick your foot back and up to create a bow shape with your body.

  • Keep your hips square toward the front of the mat.

  • Lift your chest and reach forward with your free hand.

Inhale to expand your chest|exhale to find balance and calm focus.
standingbackbend