The Strength program works on the muscles that are necessary for a Bharatanatyam dancer. The requirement primarily lies in the Quadriceps and Gluteals, but it is necessary to balance the strength in other muscles so the joint is stable and efficient in movement. Each module will work on a combination of muscles and address functionality of movement. Please start slowly with the instructed Strength regimen first and then move onto the ones with music. It might seem tedious at first, but this will ensure your slow and systematic progress. Do not do anything that feels excessively uncomfortable. Muscle work and "bad pain" are two separate things. Please make sure you have rested and eaten properly (1 hour prior) before doing a strength regimen.
Although we call it "strength" , it works more on functional efficiency than just the exact weighted power of a muscle. Functional efficiency has a direct effect on you stamina and power in dance. So the Raadha Kalpa method includes more of this in the training system.
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Legs and core 1
The first Strength regimen concentrates on two primary areas. The core and the legs. These two areas are necessary to move efficiently in a Bharatanatyam practice. The stabilisation of core muscles is necessary to move safely when dancing. This protects our back and helps with speed and clarity. ...
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Legs and Core 2
This 25 minute workout, concentrates on your legs and core muscles. It is part of the initial series of instructed videos that have verbal cues at every step. Please pause if you need to, and take a break where necessary. It has a very small portion that has explosive movements. There is an optio...
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Obliques, flat backs and legs
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 tha...
