Nata means dancer and raja is the word for lord or king. Shiva is the King of Dancers. This pose reveals Shiva's attributes. Shiva represents transformation or change. He represents the dance of our lives, the changes, illnesses, relationships, the emotions, etc.
Shiva is also the deity of stillness, meditation, calmness, introspection and peace. Practicing this pose provides an opportunity to find the stillness within the motion. Because it's such a challenging balance, one must cultivate a quiet and focused mind. In order to remain still and balanced we must be completely present.
(from various sources on the net & books)
For me the biggest challenge was to open up the shoulders. To actually experience stillness within, the pose needs to be practiced more & held longer :)
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