International Yoga Day: Why fitness is crucial in classical dance
A Kuchipudi dancer discusses how yoga and pranayama techniques are essential for maintaining the physical and mental discipline required for classical dance. These practices help with breath control, emotional expression, and injury prevention.
Why it matters
Integrating traditional wellness practices into artistic training highlights the holistic approach to physical performance and mental health.
When I look back at my training in Kuchipudi, I realise how pranayama, yoga and breathing techniques have shaped me as an artiste. The dance form, with its blend of rhythm, expression and storytelling, is demanding, requiring a dancer to align both body and mind. These practices have therefore remained a constant.
The article is a personal reflection on fitness and art, devoid of political or controversial framing.
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