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Sthānakās Introduction

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  • Strī Sthānas

    Though the Sthānakās, or static positions for male and female characters are not limited to be used only by a specific gender, they are the building blocks for Karanas.

    Āyatam avahittam aśvakrāntamatāpi ća
    Strīnām sthānāni kāryāni gatiśvabharaneśu ća

    Āyatam
    avahittam
    aśvakrāntam

  • Purusha Sthāna

    Though the Sthānakās, or static positions for male and female characters are not limited to be used only by a specific gender, they are the building blocks for Karanas.

    There are 6 Sthanakas for male characters.

    Vaiśnavam samapādam ća vaiśakham mandalam tathā
    pratyālīdam matālīdam sthanān yethā...

  • Sthanas/ Positions used in Adavus

    Adavus have starting , transitory and ending positions. It is important to know, understand and embody these positions before embarking on Adavu practice. These positions are mentioned in the Natyashastra and Abhinaya Darpana with different names. The RK Method refers primarily to the Natyashastra.