Natarajasana (The King of the Dance Pose) For Weight Loss

Natarajasana (The King of the Dance Pose) 

For Weight Loss

The Sanskrit word Nata means Dancer and Raja means King. Nataraja is another name for Shiva, the Lord of the dance,whose cosmic dance is the creation and destruction of the world. Perform the Natarajasana gracefully as if dancing, yet firmly with focused attention. This posture helps to strengthen your sense of balance and concentration. The arch formed by the back and stretched leg gently aligns the vertebrae of the spine restoring suppleness and easing strain caused by poor posture or long periods of sitting. It tones the muscles of the hips and legs as well as stimulates the chest muscles.

Step-by-Step:

Stand with the feet together and the arms by your sides.

Inhale,and bend the right leg backward grasping the left foot with your left hand while simultaneously extending the right arm straight out in front.

Continue raising the right arm upward until it is about 45 degrees from the floor while lifting the left leg as high as possible with the left arm.

Hold the posture while breathing gently through the nostrils. Keep your gaze fixed slightly above the horizon.

Remain in the Natarajasana for about one minute then return slowly to a standing position.

Repeat by reversing directions 2-4.

Begin by holding the Natarajasana for about a minute and gradually increase the time as you become more comfortable with the posture.Repeat it three times on each side,alternately from right to left.

Benefits:

This asana is beneficial to improve concentration and also balance the equilibrium.

It improves the posture and the regular practice gifts you a fit and health body.

It is hip-opener.Its regular practice corrects the disorders related to buttocks.

It helps to reduce weight and curbs obesity.

It rectifies your groin,thighs and abdominal organs.

It strengthens chest,thighs and ankles.

It improves the flexibility of your body easily.


Please Note:


If you suffer from lower blood pressure,then this posture is something you should not try and perform. You need to immediately stop doing the pose if you feel dizzy.