Naṭarājāsana
Naṭarājāsana (Sanskrit: नटराजासन), or Lord of the Dance Pose,[1] is an asana.
Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words nata meaning "dancer", raja meaning "king",[2] and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".[3] Nataraja is one of the names given to the Hindu God Shiva in his form as the cosmic dancer.
Description
This is a balance pose that strengthens the legs. It also is a full body stretch which engages the shoulders, chest and abdomen, strengthens the thigh and calf muscles, knees and ankles, hips and spine, and develops concentration and grace.[4]
This aesthetic, stretching and balancing pose is used in Indian classical dances.
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