Path-Of-The-Heart YOGA



DANCER 

Natrajasana

Standing with your feet parallel and hip width apart, shift your weight toward the balls of your feet and press the soles of your feet downward.

Shift your weight to your right foot, lifting the left foot off the ground and bringing your hara over the supporting foot. Focus your gaze on a point at eye level.

Reach your left hand behind you and hold your left ankle.

 

3 - Press the crown of your head away from your shoulders.

4 - Allow tthe findertips of your right hand to rise up overhead and press them away from your shoulder.

5 - Expand your chest by pressing out through your chest points.

6 - Press your left foot back against your hand as you press your left hipbone slightly forward.

7 - Press the sole of your left foot upward and allow the pressing to extend your torso forward.

Hold the posture. Breathe. Repeat the pose on the opposite side.

1 - Press the sole of your supporting foot downward.

2 - Bring up the squeeze.

Benefits:
- Brings elasticity to the spinal column and develops concentration, balance and poise.


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