Kuditta Metta refers to Jumping on the toes and then striking the heels. The initial jump though not very obvious. Both jumping and striking the…
When both hands held in Alapadma hasta are crossed at the wrists and placed near the chest we get the Avahitta hand gesture. Lets take…
Following is the sollukettu for the fifth and the tenth variation. It is a combination of all the previous syllables. The bols are “Tai Dhit…
Following is the sollukettu for the fourth and the ninth variation. The sollukettu (syllables or bols) of these steps are “Tai Tai Tai, Dhit Dhit…
In this variation the movements are usually going backwards or side ways. One hand is held in Dola hasta and the other in Chatura hasta.…
In this video observe how one step is done in different ways. Take a note of how the hand, head and the body moves as…
Second Variation If you have been following this blog for long, you must be familiar with the term “twice the first step”. Therefore the second…
Sarikal means to slide. Here as one foot is lifted and placed the another foot slides towards it. Then the feet takes the Anchita position…
The Bols (Syllables or sollukettu)of the Adavu is Tai Ya Tai Hi. Watch the video as you are going through the explanation. 1. Be in…
Before you begin the step, practice the Anchita position for some time. This video specifically demonstrates this position at the beginning . Anchita is when…