All other details for the variations are as given for nataraja asana preparatory form.
Exercise-130: Santolanasana (the balancing pose)
- Assume the cat pose (marjariasana).
- Raise the hips and straighten the knees to form the mountain pose (sumeru asana).
- Move the shoulders forward and drop the hips until the body is straight and taut.
- The arms should be vertical.
Additions-
Additition-1
- Raise one arm and roll the body onto the side.
- The upper hand will rest on the upper thigh.
- Roll back to the basic pose and repeat this movement on the opposite side.
Addition-2
Raise one arm and place it behind the back.
Addition-3
Raise one leg and stretch it back and upward.
Breathing-
- Practice the base pose with normal breathing.
- Retain the breath inside when practicing the additions.
Duration-
Practice this asana for as long as possible.
Benefits-
This pose develops the nervous system.
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