As a Bharatanatyam dancer, I was always taught to perform a two-minute warm-up and cool-down exercise before and after my dance routine and performances. Most of the Bharatnatyam dancers will definitely agree that we have been taught Alaripu which is the best warm-up and Mangalam followed by a shloka and Read more…
A dancer’s skin is always exposed to heavy lights and cosmetics. Our skin fails to cope with those heavy rays and chemicals resulting in various skin problems. Moreover, undergoing skincare treatment and purchasing skin care products burns a huge hole in your pocket. So, in this blog, I’m sharing some Read more…
I have seen and experienced a number of ankle injuries while I’m dancing or rehearsing. And most of my dancer friends will agree. So, from my personal experience, these are ankle injuries which is commonly seen in dancers. Bunion A bunion is nothing but a small growth on the side of Read more…
Stress is a very common word we hear every day. Stress has always taken a toll on our physical as well as mental health. In this rat race, we tend to forget how to manage stress and live a happy and stress-free life. Most of us have gone through the Read more…
When I was googling through the most convenient and cost-free types of weight loss, I came across about home dance workout. I was so thrilled knowing that this can be a source of a workout that I have been training for years as a hobby or passion. So, let us Read more…
Have you ever noticed that some dancers or athletes experience a snapping and popping sound at the hip region? Sounds scary right? This condition is commonly called a dancer’s hip. In this small blog, you’ll get a brief idea about why such a snapping sound is seen in dancers and Read more…
We all are experiencing a scorching summer and quenching thirst by two-three glasses of water is not enough. And if you are a dancer, you must have optimum hydration. So, how much water a dancer should have on a daily basis? A dancer based on her physical activity should consume Read more…
A lot of people have been asking me that will dance affect my posture, and I wondered what are the main reasons to fix it. I have been learning Bharatnatyam for the last 20 years and I did not see any problem with my posture. Actually, dance DOES NOT affect Read more…
When I hit puberty, I was shooting for a film with a troupe of 200 dancers. I had no other choice but to dance during periods. That was such a nightmare experience for me. As I had no rest and had to dance for 8-9 hours in the Sun, completely Read more…
Zumba is an amazing and trending dance workout. We all admire joining the best Zumba class and start dreaming of our slim and fit bodies. But, after we enroll in the class first think we think of shopping. Thankfully, Zumba has the freedom of experimenting with different outfit types to Read more…