Day 4 #IndoindiansYogaChallenge: NATARAJA- Dancer Pose
NATARAJA- Dancer Pose
Going into the asana:
– Shift your weight onto the right foot. Bend your left knee to lift your left foot off the floor.
– Grasp the instep of your left foot with your left hand.
– Lift your right arm straight up to the ceiling.
– Lift your left leg behind you as you bring your torso forward as a counterbalance. Your right arm will also move forward.
– Kick your left foot strongly into your left hand to lift the leg higher and deepen the backbend.
Effects of the asana:
– strengthens the legs
– improves balance
– improves core strength
– stretches the shoulders
– opens the hip flexors (psoas muscles) as a counter to tight hips that develop from too much sitting
– improves focus
– improves concentration
– stretches and strengthens the thighs, ankles, and abdomen
– develops greater flexibility in your spine, shoulders, and hamstrings
– strengthening the back muscles
– improves posture
Tips & Requirements:
- Wear comfortable lose clothes during the asanas.
- Use a yoga mat or a carpet to perform your asanas. Don’t directly practice on the floor.
- Practice on an empty stomach empty or at least 2-3 hours of gap between meals.
Follow the directions of the asana/pose till you can do it perfectly. Post your photo/video or go FB live in the asana challenge of the day and remember to tag @INDOINDIANS on Instagram & FB with hashtag #IndoindiansYogaChallenge
You can also tag your friends and nominate them to participate in the challenge with you.
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Join in the learning and practice of the Yoga practice leading towards the International Day of Yoga on June 21. We at Indoindians challenge you all to join the #IndoindiansYogaChallenge
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