The Raadha Kalpa Method

Hi Ma'am.

I just wanted to share with you that I'm really enjoying practicing dance with all the content that is available :) Thank you.
I also have a query regarding breathing while dancing.

How can I be more mindful of breathing during an adavu practice or while doing an alarippu, jatisvaram, varnam etc? I find that I unconsciously hold my breath while dancing sometimes because of which I tend to unknowingly purse my lips and even get tired much sooner than maybe what could generally be otherwise.

Dear Aparna,

I will try to include something on breathing in subsequent videos. Thank you for bringing this up. Meanwhile try to breathe through your nose while doing your adavus. It is a difficult transition to make sometimes, but it is important for aesthetic reasons. If you keep your mouth open to breath when dancing, it looks strange. Part of our job is to make it look effortless even when we are dying! :-)

Now to address your issue of going out of breath. This will continue to happen as your muscles adapt and become stronger. It will take a while for this to change. Once your muscles become stronger and your stamina builds, your breathing will become easier.

We tend to purse our lips when our physical effort is high. Once your body has adapted to a demand, it wont be as difficult physically and then your lips will relax.

I hope this makes sense .

Glad you are practising and thinking about these things

Warmth
Rukmini

Thank you Ma'am for this expalanation. It's very helpful. I'll continue practising keeping all that you've said in mind.