Postura del Bailarin
Natarajasana
nah-tah-rahj-AH-sah-nah
Una elegante combinacion de extension y equilibrio que encarna fuerza y belleza.
Como hacer Postura del Bailarin
- Ponte de pie sobre una pierna
- Flexiona la otra rodilla y agarra la parte interna de ese pie
- Patea hacia atras contra la mano
- Inclina el torso hacia adelante, extendiendo el brazo opuesto al frente
- Abre el pecho y eleva la pierna trasera
Benefits
- Improves balance, coordination, and concentration
- Opens the chest, shoulders, and hip flexors
- Strengthens the standing leg, ankles, and core
- Deeply stretches the quadriceps and psoas
- Develops grace, poise, and mental focus
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Use a yoga strap looped around the lifted foot if you cannot reach it comfortably
- Practice near a wall for balance support while building confidence
- Keep the torso more upright and the back leg lower for a gentler variation
Cautions
- Avoid with serious ankle, knee, or lower back injuries
- Use caution with low blood pressure or vertigo
- Not recommended with acute shoulder injuries