Knee Alignment 7: Alidam
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This video will address knee alignment in Alidam, while simplifying the exercise for those who need to work slowly.
Align your knees and stay safe. These videos will help you reinforce alignment and thus help you employ proper usage of the knee joint through movement. The videos will address common misnomers as well as small strengthening exercises that can be practised on days that you do not dance. Try to reinforce these ideas through your practise of Adavus.
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