Musical Series: Arms
Playlist 69: Tishra Alaripu
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15m
This sequence of exercises reinforces ideas that have already been introduced in the previous instructed series for the Arms. It is recommended to start on the musical series only once you have practised the instructed series over several months, so you already have internal awareness of alignment. This sequence stretches and conditions your arms. So if you are looking to hold that Natyarambham properly, or move your arms with precision, this is a great sequence.
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