Thursday, September 1, 2011

Tadasana-Mountain Pose. Natarajasana- Lord of dance pose


Tadasana/Mountain Pose

Tadasana is usually the starting position for all the standing poses. But it's useful to practice 
Tadasana as a pose in itself. Stay in the pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute, breathing easily.

Benefits

  • Improves posture

  • Strengthens thighs, knees, and ankles

  • Firms abdomen and buttocks

  • Relieves sciatica

  • Reduces flat feet




Natarajasna/Lord of the dance pose

Nata means dancer or actor
Raja means king

The asana follows Tadasna.

Benefits

  • Stretches the shoulders and chest

  • Stretches the thighs, groins, and abdomen

  • Strengthens the legs and ankles

  • Improves balance



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