Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance / King Dancer Pose) – Overview
Asana Digest Overview
Poses
Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose / Dancer Pose / King Dancer Pose), including advanced, intermediate and other variations
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
Description
Explain the Sanskrit naming; contraindications and cautions; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; variations to meet particular intentions and needs; and more teaching considerations.
Prerequisite Knowledge
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Poses Overview
Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance / King Dancer Pose)
not-ah-ra-JAHS-anna
“nata” = actor, dancer, mime
“raja” = king
Lord of the Dance or King Dancer Pose
In Bikram Hot Yoga, called Standing Bow-Pulling Pose: Dandayamana Dhanurasanamana Dhanurasana
Nataraja is one of the names of the God Shiva in his form as the cosmic dancer; see more in Verbal Cues & Mythology
Heart of Pose
- Balance
- Backbend
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