Lord Krishna’s pose

November 5, 2012/in All Asanas Poses, Balancing/by Christina Jagusiak

Natavarasana - Lord Krishna’s pose

Stand with the feet together and the arms beside the body.
Slowly transfer the weight onto the left leg.
Raise the right foot from the floor and bend the knee slightly.
Place the outside of the ankle in front of the left shin, so that the sole of the right foot is almost vertical to the floor.
Raise both hands to the right and as if playing a flute, turn the right palm forward and the left palm backward.
Extend the index and little fingers of the hands, and wrap the thumbs around the curled middle and ring fingers.
Turn the head to the left and gaze softly at a fixed point to maintain steady balance.
Hold the position for as long as comfortable.
To release, lower the hands then the foot and redistribute the weight evenly.
Repeat with the left leg, then practice up to 3 times on each side.

Breathing

Natural breath.

Awareness

The fixed point.
Still and stable body.
Anja chakra.

Benefits

Improves the sense of balance.
Strengthens the leg, ankle and foot muscles.
Develops concentration and focus.
Calms and balances the mind.