Summer Term -balance

Looking at our balance we worked with a dance Natarajasana, Lord Shiva's dance. A little background about Shiva.  The picture is of Shiva as Nararaja, the cosmic dancer representing the rhythmic movement of the entire cosmos.

Shiva is the supreme being who creates, protects and transforms the universe.

In benevolent aspects he is depicted as an omniscient yogi who lives an ascetic life on Mount Kailash, with a wife Parvati and two children Ganesha and Kartikeya.

Shiva is also known as Adiyoga Shiva, regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts.

This asana balances the nervous system, develops control of the body and mental concentration and makes the legs supple.  It could be claimed that it is also fun.