Develop the poise and grace of a dancer by mastering this challenging pose.
Nataraja
is a name of Siva, Lord of the Dance. This vigorous and beautiful pose
is dedicated to Siva, who is also the fountain and source of yoga. Here
is a simplified version of this pose.
Start in Tadasana or Mountain Pose. Focus straight ahead.
Your pooch already uses this important, transitional yoga pose. Now get on all fours, because it's your turn.
Anyone
who has owned a dog has seen this basic yoga posturing many times. Its
full name is Downward Facing Dog (in Sanskrit Adho Mukha Svansana),
more commonly known as Down Dog.