Palli is done by holding Mayura hasta and then crossing middle finger over the index finger. The viniyoga shloka say: “Pallyarthe Viniyujyate”, which means it…
Drishthi in sanskrit meaning “Vision”. In relation to our eyes it means “sight” or “to see”. The classification of these eye movements are based on…
Head movements are also called Shirobheda. Shira or shirasa meaning ” Head” in sanskrit. The head movements refer to the head positions, while expressing a…
Neck movements are an integral part of most indian classical dance forms. If performed in a smooth and delicate manner it increases the quality of…
Nirutti: Nirutti is actually said to be one of the Ashta-dikpalas. Ashta-dikpala means guardians of eight direction. Thus Nirutti is said to be guarding the…
When both hands held in sarpashirsha hasta is crossed at the wrists, we get the Naagabandha hand gesture. lets take a look at the viniyoga…
Varuna: He is known as the god of oceans. He is seen riding on an ocean creature that has an head of an antelope, but…
When the Bhramara hasta is slightly opened, held in both hands, we get the Shakata Hasta. lets take a look at the viniyoga (uses)…
Agni: Agni is the Hindu god of Fire. He is the one of the presiding gods in the Vedas. It said that Agni along with…
Indra: Indra is said to be the king of Gods. He is more often known as the god of thunder storms, wielding a celestial weapon,…