Purusha Sthāna
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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 yethāni śanruńa
Vaiśnavam
samapādam
vaiśakham
mandalam
pratyālīdam
ālīdam
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Sthanas/ Positions used in Adavus
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Alignment in Adavus
The video describes the various Sthanas that are used in the practice of Adavus and the right alignment and muscle engagement to ensure longevity and safety in practice.
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Varnam, "Adi Shivane" : Part 12 (Swar...
Raga: Todi
Adi Tala
Composer: K.N.Dandayudapani Pillai.
Choreography: Guru Narmada (Jathis) , Adapted by Rukmini Vijayakumar
Language: TamilThe Varnam speaks from the perspective of a Nayika that is longing to see Lord Shiva.
P: Adi shivanaik-kANavE Ashai koNDEnaDi
nIti nilavum tillai ambalam...
