Dancers Pose - Natarajasana
Day 12 of the #wildloveadvent yoga challenge!
I love Dancers pose because it encapsulates a beautiful blend of grace, strength, and mindfulness. This yoga posture not only challenges the body but also nurtures the mind and spirit. As you gracefully extend your limbs in this pose, you are not just performing a physical movement but also expressing a sense of freedom and creativity. Embracing Dancers pose is like embarking on a journey of self-discovery and self-improvement, It requires patience and dedication as you gradually enhance your flexibility and balance. Each attempt at the pose is a lesson in resilience and determination, teaching you to persevere through the discomfort and uncertainty.
Remember, it's not about achieving the perfect pose right away, but about the process of growth and learning. Allow yourself the space to explore the nuances of Dancers pose, to understand your body's capabilities, and to appreciate the subtle progress you make with each practice.
So, take your time with Dancers pose, savoring each moment of the journey. Embrace the challenges it presents, knowing that with consistent effort and a positive mindset, you will gradually find your balance and flow in this beautiful and empowering posture.
Lets practice:
Start in a standing position and spread the toes, allow a little sway forwards and back to connect to the soles of the feet.
Within any balance become aware of the strength and engagement within the 'balancing' foot and leg.
Inner thighs touch, push the feet down, draw in the core and stand tall!
Bend the right leg and guide the foot towards the right butt cheek.
Inner thighs are still touching! Reach behind with the right hand and grab the right ankle (or use a strap). You can hold the inside or outside (take note: this will change the alignment of the shoulder)
Press the foot back and up while keeping the body upright, lengthen through the belly and chest.
Exhale to press the foot back and up, once you have your balance NOW pivot forwards, counter balance with your back foot and front hand.
Reach forwards, kick back and up!
Within the whole balance keep the right thigh parallel to the floor and the hips square, I mention this in the video (just log in!) where we may be able to go deeper into the backbend but the pelvis is twisting.
To open the front body and strengthen the back efficiently, maintain those hips!
+ Strengthens full back chain of the body + Builds balance and focus + Opens thighs, hips and shoulders
+ Builds strength within the legs
+ Creates deep flexibility for the spine.
Tips & adjustments:
- Have a wall close by to support body weight or use a helping hand.
- Use a strap around the back foot/ankle.
- Keep the inner thighs touching and when you kick back keep the hips square.
- Use a chair in front for you to balance.
-If standing doesn't suit you can always practice a bridge pose, this creates a similar shape that strengthens the back and opens the thighs and helps us prep for Dancers!
✨ Take part in the 24 day advent challenge! Enjoy a pose a day that can help you find movement, presence and play. Join in any time and if you're sharing on socials be put in the prize draw for a gorgeous Yoga Design Lab mat, a self care gift box or tickets to a future event. Lets share the love for our practice and inspires others along the way.
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All my love, V
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