Thattadavu 5
Playlist 12 • 2m 33s
The Thattadavu introduces concepts of rhythm to the beginner student through various patters of striking the floor with the foot. Do these in sequence to progressively build clarity in the articulation of the foot with the floor. Keep your hips stable and try not to move from side to side. It is better to stop when you begin to lose strength in your legs, take a break ,and start again rather than push through all the speeds while shifting your hip.
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Pakkadavu 3
Pointers for Pakkadavu 3:
Keep your shoulders down when lifting your arms.
Make sure your arms do not go too far back.
Follow your arm and keep your gaze toward the wrist of the arm you are bending away from.
Make sure you keep your thighs pushing back while retaining Swastikam in your feet.
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Pakkadavu 4
Pointers for Pakkadavu 4:
- Keep your shoulders down when lifting your arm.
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