Malasana Dancer Pose or Lord of the Dance Pose HomeMy PracticeTrue TeacherInspiration LibraryMalasana Click the image to see a bigger version Pronunciation: ma-lah-sa-nuhSanskrit: मालाआसन Vayu balances apana and prana with focus on apana. Activates samana Dosha vata, pitta Energetics langhana Contraindications low back, ankle, hips, knee Chakra 1-3, 6th with gaze Guna tamas Drishti 3rd eye or tip of the nose Fullscreen Mode The asanas are useful maps to explore yourself, but they are not the territory.