Pose Inspired by Shiva’s Vigorous Cycle of Life Dance
Tandavasana
(tahn-duh-VAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: standing leg straight, other knee bent at 90 degrees; both elbows bent, fingertips
reaching to the sky; twisting to the outside of the body
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance, twist
Drishti Point: Parshva Drishti (to the right), Parshva Drishti (to the left)
ONE LEG STANDING BALANCE: KNEE BENT TO THE SIDE
Pose Inspired by Shiva’s Vigorous Cycle of Life Dance
Tandavasana
(tahn-duh-VAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: knee to the tricep on the same side; both elbows bent, one arm up over the head
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance, side bend
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)