Natarajasana is a standing pose, a back bend, and a balancing pose all in one, so it has great physical benefits. The beginner's version builds leg strength, opens the shoulders and chest, and enhances inner steadiness and poise.
Natarajasana is a balancing back bend which cultivates openheartedness and helps you uncover your inner radiance. As you stretch your whole body, you develop balance.
Technique: ...
King Dancer Pose - Natarajasana
Type of pose: Standing, balancing
Benefits: Strengthens legs, improves balance, stretches the shoulders ...
Natarajasana is a balance between stillness and motion. The stillness speaks of peace and poise that lies within us all at the center. The intense motion is an intimation of the fury and ferocity, the vigor, which fills this universe.
Natarajasana
Benefits: Strengthens ankles, legs; stretches quads, groins, hip flexors, abs, chest, shoulders; keeps spine flexible
Helps: Poor balance, poise, stamina, low energy ...
Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose)
Nataraja is another name for Shiva. His dance symbolizes cosmic energy.
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose II) ...
BALANCE POSTURE (NATARAJASANA)
Stand in the mountain pose. Inhale slowly and raise arm overhead.
At the same time, lift your left ankle behind you and clasp it with your left hand. Shift your weight to the right side.
You could suggest a whole series starting with Tadasana with toes off the floor, then Uttkatasana, then one-legged poses like Vrksasana and Ardha Chandrasana initially and then Virabhadrasana 3, Garudasana, Natarajasana.
Garudasana (Eagle Pose)
Navasana & Ardha Navasana (Boat Pose and Half Boat Pose)
Arm balances (see Arm Balance April )
Inversions (see Upside-down June )
Vasisthasana (Side plank)
Natarajasana (King Dancer Pose) ...
 See also: Asana, Dancer, Yoga, Posture, Stretch
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