Mobility and flexibility in ankles are very important for a lot of movements in bharatanatyam. When there is tightness in the ankles, it may lead to injuries in the knees and hips. This video helps promote mobility in the ankles and calf muscles and must be practised after dancing or training, not before.
Up Next in Series two: Flexibility
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Flexibility: Gluteals
Mobility and flexibility in the hip area is very important for a lot of movements in bharatanatyam. When there is tightness in the gluteals, it may lead to injuries in the lower back. This video helps promote mobility in the gluteals and helps open your hips and mobility in the area.
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Flexibility: Hamstrings and Hip flexors
Length in the hamstrings and hip flexors enables the Bharatanatyam dance to find efficient movement in many adavus. This video goes through a series of stretches that can be practised after dancing or on a day when you want to work only on flexibility.
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Flexibility: Back
Mobility in the spine ensures spinal health and balance in the body. It is important to keep your spine mobile so that it can absorb impact during movement. A flexible and strong spine is essential for a dancer of any sort. This video goes through a series of stretches that can be practised after...
