Obliques, flat backs and legs
Playlist 37
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22m
This introduces the flat back and builds muscles in the back. It is recommended that you do this sequence after you lengthen your hamstrings to prevent your back from curving. It also introduces a lowering action on your quadriceps which will help build stronger legs.
The flexibility series that targets hip flexors and hamstrings is a great warm up to do before this.
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Thattu Mettadavu 1 : Tishram
This Adavu has two components, a tapping action with one foot that comprises of the Thattu, and the Udgattitham action on the other leg with a heel. Sometimes both the tap and the Udgattitam can happen on the same foot, depending on the Jathi.
Pointers:
- Try to make sure the heel is lifted pro... -
Thattu Mettadavu 3 : Khandam
This Adavu has two components, a tapping action with one foot that comprises of the Thattu, and the Udgattitham action on the other leg with a heel. Sometimes both the tap and the Udgattitam can happen on the same foot, depending on the Jathi.
Pointers:
- Try to make sure the heel is lifted prop... -
Ta hata Jumtari ta Adavu
The "Ta hata jumtari ta" Adavu, is named after the syllables that are used in the practice of the Adavu. This practise is common amongst most lineages of Bharatanatyam.
The Adavu is a combination of various movements. It has the 'di, di tai" action with the Tattu and Naatu, from the muktaya ada...
