How to do Dancer Pose
- Stand tall, shift into one foot and hold the other ankle behind you.
- Kick the lifted foot back into the hand as you reach the other arm forward.
- Lengthen, open the chest and fix your gaze.
Benefits
- Improves balance and focus
- Strengthens the standing leg
- Opens the chest and shoulders
A note on safety
Use a wall for balance; keep it gentle with back or knee issues. This is general guidance, not medical advice. A qualified teacher can adapt this pose to your body, which is exactly what we do in our private sessions at home in Doha.
FAQ
Dancer Pose looks hard, can beginners try it?
A gentle version at a wall is very doable. The full expression comes with time and steady balance.
Practise it with a teacher
Reading helps, but a teacher perfects your form. Book a session at home in Doha. First group class free.