Here all the fingers are bent and pressed against the Palm except the thumb. The thumb is raised and held erect. (like the thumbs-up Sign)…
As we saw the third and the fourth step were very similar. The fifth and the sixth are similar as well. Let us see how…
The fourth step is very similar to the third step. Here every action of the third step is repeated twice. Formula for the Fourth step:…
Ardhapataaka means “Half Flag”. It is done by bending the little finger after doing the Tripataaka. Lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka of…
Pataaka means “Flag”. Pataaka is done with all fingers held straight like the Stop sign. There should be no gap between the fingers. Following are…
Alapdma means “Fully Bloomed Lotus”. Here the fingers are held in such a manner as if to ask “why”. The little finger points up and…
Katakaamukha means “Opening in a Bracelet”. Its done by bringing together the index finger, middle finger and thumb. The ring finger and the little finger…
Tripataaka means “three parts of the flag”. In this Mudra, all the fingers are held straight and close together like the stop sign except for…
We explored Tatta Adavu over the last few posts and this basic Adavu only had leg tapping movements. From the next Adavu, there is use…
Before starting out with our sessions, we always do the NAMASKAR. Here the dancer bows down in respect to the following: Musicians Stage God Guru…