Natarajasana, Balancing Dancer Pose Create Power And Abundance With These Hatha Yoga Asanas, Poses And Exercises
Benefits of Ashtanga Yoga Moves...
loosens and opens up the hips
develops strong back and legs for durability
removes laziness and generates courage, power, and abundance
Start in a standing posture
bend your right leg and grasp the ankle with your right hand
keeping your sacrum scooped under, extend your left arm over your head
hold the pose and breathe
release and repeat for the other leg.
A variation is to move into Dancer Pose - Natarajasana
repeat by grasping the right ankle with the right hand
exhale, slowly bend forward moving your left arm over your head for stabilization
at the same time, straighten the right leg slightly
hold the balanced pose and breathe
release the right leg to the ground and repeat on the other leg
Different Hatha Yoga Asanas
Half Moon Pose - Ardha-Chandrasana
start in a kneeling position, knees and hands on the floor
bend and move one leg between your hands. Knee above your ankle
extend the other leg back, toes touching the floor
breathe deeply, lengthening your back, neck, and extended leg. Breathe
when ready, push up and balance with your arm and leg into Half Moon Pose
turn your head and face the sky to naturally open up the torso
breathe into the core of your body, the area just below your navel -- your center of gravity and balance
with every exhalation, have a sense of your energy flowing out of your head, hands, and feet
hold the pose for as long as you desire, breathing in and out deeply
when ready, exhale down back into runners pose, then relax.
repeat the steps for the other side.
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Therapeutic Hatha Yoga
These hatha yoga asanas and massage therapy techniques have the reputation for helping in certain disorders and illnesses.
They are never a substitute for medical attention, though they may aid in the correction of some disorders.
