Natta Adavu Thirteenth Step (Video)

February 13th, 2008 by Anjali

Lets watch the Thirteenth step of Natta Adavu. You can also read an explanation of the Thirteenth step here.

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6 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Suman Feb 15, 2008 at 4:32 am

    awesome thanks:) cant wait for the next set of adavus, eagerly waiting for them thanks

  • 2 Meghna G Feb 20, 2008 at 3:26 pm

    Hi Anjali.

    I am fascinated by the kinetic quality of your dancing style and the fact that it is so powerful in its communication techniques. Choreography and repertoire of performances reflect rich Indian cultural heritage. Indeed its both an Indian and contemporary style.

    Thanks .

    Regards.

    Meghna. G.
    U.A.E.

  • 3 Beatrice May 8, 2008 at 1:28 pm

    Hello Anjali,

    I have just started Bharatanatyam and I am finding your site very helpful. Doing the dance is a joy.

    But please could you advise how I can prtoect my knees in this deep sitting posture in the 13th natta adavu? I am a bit worried about them. In class my teacher does this pose a lot.

    Generally, how can someone who is new (and not altogether young!) to the dance approach the more strenuous poses carefully/slowly?
    Is it possible to take the dance to a high level if you start late? (I am a fit 36).
    Thanks very much,
    Bea

  • 4 Anjali May 8, 2008 at 8:46 pm

    Hi Bea
    Its nice to know that you have started learning Bharatanatyam and that are you keen in continuing the same. I assume that you must be doing some warm up exercises before starting the class. A work out for deep sitting posture ie poorna mandala :
    Stand straight .
    Slowly sit in araimandi, pause.
    Then move down to full sitting posture. stay there for 15 sec.
    Rise up slowly.
    Do a set of 20-30 twice a day to loosen your muscles. Do it really slow. Do not hurry.

    Also try some oil massage. Apply warm oil (mustard or sesame or olive) and massage your joints. This will lubricate them and also will relive you from pain if any.

  • 5 Prerana May 8, 2008 at 10:48 pm

    Hello Anjali,
    Am new to this site so just wondering that have you posted video of Viniyoga & mandala bheda ?

  • 6 Anjali May 8, 2008 at 11:54 pm

    Hi Prerena, thanks for visiting the site. Yes its a good suggestion. I have only written about the hand gestures. Mandala bhedha part not yet touched. I shall be putting them soon.