The Lord of the Dance Posture (Nataraja-asana) Instruction:
1
Stand with the feet together and the arms by your sides (see the tad-asana).
2
Inhale and bend the right leg backward grasping the left foot with your left hand while simultaneously extending the right arm straight out in front.
3
Continue raising the right arm upward until it is about 45 degrees from the floor while lifting the left leg as high as possible with the left arm.
4
Hold the posture while breathing gently through the nostrils. Keep your gaze fixed slightly above the horizon.
5
Remain in the nataraja-asana for about one minute then return slowly to a standing position. Repeat by reversing directions 2-4.