This document describes the Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose) yoga pose. To perform it, one stands in Tadasana and lifts the bent left leg towards the buttock while grasping the foot with the left hand. The torso is then bent forward and the right arm reaches out parallel to the floor as the left leg lifts up parallel to the floor as well. Holding for 30 seconds strengthens the back, shoulders, arms, hips and legs. Those with heart, blood pressure, back or digestive issues should avoid this pose.

1. Natarajasana(Lord of the Dance Pose)

2. Natarajasana(Lord of the Dance Pose)
• This is the Lord of the Dance pose named for Lord Shiva.
• Start in Tadasana. Inhale and lift your left leg, bent at the knee, towards your
left buttock.
• Grasp your left foot with your left hand and lift the left leg up until the thigh
is parallel to the floor.
• Bend the torso forward and reach your right hand out until it is parallel to the
floor.
• Stay here breathing easily for thirty seconds.
• Then release the pose and relax.
Benefits:
• Strengthens the back, shoulders, arms, hips and legs. It helps

3. Natarajasana(Lord of the Dance Pose)
Precaution:
• People who suffer
from a weak heart,
high blood
• pressure, back
problems, hernia,
colitis, peptic or
• duodenal ulcers, or
vertigo should not
practice this asana.