YODAFI

CONTENT:

INTRODUCTION YOGA BENEFITS OF YOGA DANCE TYPES OF DANCE CLASSICAL DANCE BHEDAS & EYE MOVEMENT

ADAVUS & TYPE OF ADAVUS FIGHT KUNG FU HISTORY OF KUNG FU SHAOLIN TEMPLE CONCLUSION

YODAFI:
Now a days we want change in everything. Few years ago, we can only talk by cell phones. After few months, we can talk as well as we can receive and send any messages through mobiles. And now it is modified more. But the recent mobile phone has lot of facilities such as calculator, mp3 player, browser, games, watch, converter, world clock, recorder, radio etc, likewise my topic will say about the changes in some arts. If somebody gets angry means , one type of people will fight with them, who was the main reason for their anger. And another type of people wont want to fight with them. They will sit lonely and they start to control their anger by yoga. Or otherwise they will count from zero to fifty or hundred. Some people will dance, some people will hear melody songs and some people wants to share their feelings to their close one. By this our anger level is reduced.Now we will see the modification of these YOGA,DANCE and FIGHT. YO Yoga DA Dance FI Fight

YOGA:
Patanjali is the father of yoga. Yoga can be more exactly described by the Sanskrit word asana, which refers to the practice of physical postures or poses. Yoga is a spiritual science of self-realization. Yoga methods include the complete ground of our survival, from the physical, emotional and mental to the spiritual. Its methods contain moral disciplines, physical postures, breath control, as well as meditation. The whole system of Yoga is built on three main structures exercise, breathing, and meditation. Yoga A Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity.

The important factors of Yoga:

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There are six major types of Yoga:

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HATHA YOGA: Hatha Yoga makes the spine more flexible. KUNDALINI YOGA: It gives unique consideration to the role of the spine and the endocrine system MANTRA YOGA: It meditation involves chanting a word or phrase JNANA YOGA: It is the path of Self-realization KARMA YOGA: It is the path of selfless service. It is the source of true peace and happiness BHAKTI YOGA: Bhakti Yoga is the system in which love and devotion to God are emphasized .

Benefits of Yoga in Everyday Life:

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Yoga can help cure insomnia, as regular yoga practice leads to better and deeper sleep. It can help fight fatigue and maintain your energy throughout the day. It is an effective treatment for a variety of autoimmune diseases because it can reduce the symptoms, these diseases often cause, such as stiffness, malaise, fatigue, and weakness.

Benefits of Yoga to the Cardiovascular System:

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People suffering from hypertension can benefit from yoga tremendously, as hatha it can lower your heart rate and blood pressure. Many practitioners claim that yoga has also lowered their cholesterol. Power yoga is an excellent form of cardio conditioning, which strengthens core muscles while it keeps blood and oxygen circulating throughout your body.

Benefits of Yoga on Mental Health:

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Even children can benefit from yoga. Those with attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity can learn to relax and get control by using yoga breathing and yoga Asanas. It is a form of meditation, it results in a sense of inner peace and purpose, which has far-reaching health benefits. Yoga has been used to help heal victims of torture or other trauma.

DANCE:
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction presented in a spiritual or performance setting. Dance may also be regarded as a form of non-verbal communication between humans and is also performed by other animals (bee dance, pattern of behaviour such as mating dance).

DIFFERENT TYPES OF DANCE:

Waltz , Ballroom , Tango , Cha-Cha , Salsa , Rumba , Conga , break dancing , skate dancing , jazz , hip-hop lyrical , ballet , Chinese Dancing , Techno , Shuffling , belly dancing , cheerleading , Street Dancing etc... In south india, particularly in Tamil Nadu Bharatha Natyam is the famous and ancient dance. We will see about that.

Bharata Natyam :
Bharata natyam (or) Sadir Attam, is a classical dance from the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, practiced predominantly in modern times by women. The dance is usually accompanied by classical Carnatic music .It dates back to 1000 B.C. Its inspirations come from the sculptures of the ancient temple of Chidambaram.In ancient times Bharata Natyam was performed as "Sadir attam" by Kovil Devadasis. E. Krishna Iyer and Rukmini Devi Arundale renamed the "Sadir attam" as "Bharathanatyam" in 1930s. Many of the ancient sculptures in Hindu temples are based on Bharata Natyam karanas or dance postures.In the most essential sense, a Hindu deity is a revered royal guest in his temple, to be offered the "sixteen hospitalities" among which are music and dance to please the senses. Thus, many Hindu temples traditionally maintained complements of trained musicians and dancers, as did Indian rulers. In Kali Yuga, the center of most arts in India is Bhakti (devotion) and therefore, Bharata Natyam as a dance form and the Carnatic music set to it are deeply grounded in Bhakti. Bharata Natyam, it is said, is the embodiment of music in visual form, a ceremony, and an act of devotion. Dance and music are inseparable forms; only with Sangeetam (words or syllables set to raga or melody) .

Bharata Natyam has three distinct elements to it: Nritta (rhythmic dance movements), Natya (mime, or dance with a dramatic aspect) and Nritya (combination of Nritta and Natya).

FIRE DANCE: Bharata Natyam is considered to be a 'fire. It is one of the five major styles (one for each element) that includes Odissi (water), Mohiniattam (air), Kuchipudi (earth) and Kathakali (sky). The movements of an authentic Bharata Natyam dancer resemble the movements of a dancing flame. Bharata Natyam proper is a solo dance, with two aspects lasya, the graceful feminine lines and movements, and tandava (the dance of Shiva). This Bharata Natyam dancer's right hand is in the Katakamukha Hasta, the three joined fingers symbolizing the sacred syllable Aum. The left hand's fingers are in Alapadma Hasta, the rotating lotus of spiritual light. The eyes are directed towards the Supreme Lord. The left leg is lifted, symbolizing the swift ascent of the consciousness in one step from the Earth to the Heaven.

Technique Includes:
 

Abhinaya or Natya - dramatic art of story-telling in Bharata Natyam Nritya - pure dance movements, as a medium of visual depiction of rhythms

In the margi form nritta is composed of karanas, while the desi nritta consists mainly of adavus.

Karanas:
Karanas are the 108 key transitional movements that punctuate Bharata Natyam and other classical Indian dances. Most of these 108 Karanas have a central, static pose as a base, i.e., the dancer is usually supposed to stop and maintain it for a very brief duration.

Hastas:
A distinctive feature of Bharata Natyam is the use of expressive hand gestures as a way of communication. Hastas refers to the hand symbols that a dancer can use. Many of these hand gestures are well known. For example, Anjali is often used as a salutation when a person greets another person.

There are two types of Hastas:

Asamyukta and Samyukta (single and combined, respectively). Abhinayadarpanam describes 28 Asamyukta Hastas (Pataka, Tripataka, Ardhapataka, Karktarimukha, Mayuryakyo, Ardhachandrashya, Arala, Shukatundako, Mhushtishya, Shikharakhachya,Khapitya, Khatakamukhyo, Suchi, Chandrakala, Padmakosha, Sarpashiras, etc.) and 24 Samyukta Hastas and their usage viniyoga, although Natya Shastra mentions many more. The usages stated in Abhinavabharati differ considerably from those of Abhinayadarpanam, which is a relatively recent text. The gestures used in nritta are called nritta hastas, and are described in detail as part of karanas in Natya Shastra. Few Bharata Natyam schools use the full range of these. Many hastas can be used in more than one way, depending on the song accompanying the dance, and what the dancer is trying to convey to the audience.

Adavus:
The basic unit in Bharata Natyam dance composition is the 'Adavu' (derived from 'adu' 'adi' foot, base, for 'beat of the foot').It is a word derived from the language Tamil. Adavus are a relatively recent desi component in Bharata Natyam. The dance steps were first categorized into adavus by Tanjore Quartet. The execution of adavus varies greatly from style to style. Most schools recognize 108 principal adavus, while some styles include over 150. Few professional dancers use more than 60. A combination of adavus is called jathis, which make up the Nritta passages in a Bharata Natyam performance. Unlike the margi Nritta composed of the Karanas. The main adavus are:
         

Tatta Adavu Natta Adavu Visharu Adavu Tatti Metti Adavu Teermanam Adavu Sarikal Adavu Kuditta Metta Adavu Sutral (Murka) Adavu Jaati Adavu Mandi Adavu

Bhedas and eye movements:

Bharata Natyam technique includes many other elements, such as elaborate neck and eye movements.While Natya Shastra contains the largest number of the movements, and the most detailed descriptions, Abhinaya Darpanam, for instance, has defined only nine head movements, four neck movement and eight eye movements (compared with 36 of Natya Shastra) which are used extensively throughout the dance.


Head movements (Shiro bhedas): Sama, Udhvahita, Adhomukha, Alolita,Dhutam, Kampitam, Paravruttam, Utkshiptam and Parivahitam.

 

Neck movements (Griva bhedas): Sundari, Tirashchina, Parivartita, Prakampita

Eye movements (Drishti bhedas): Sama, Alolita, Sachi, Pralokita, Nimilite, Ullokita, Anuvritta, Avalokita (who looks down

FIGHT:
A 'fight' can be defined as follows: 1) violent physical action intended to harm or kill an opponent or enemy 2) an angry argument involving harsh or threatening words 3) a campaign or some other enterprise intended to stop an injustice or evil 4) courage in battle 5) a boxing match; a bout 6) a wrestling match 7) a very intense and exciting sports competition among top individuals or teams that is closely contested. In China and India KUNG FU & KARATE are the most famous fights.

KUNG FU:
Chinese martial arts, also referred to by the Mandarin Chinese term wushu and popularly as kung fu are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" , "sects" or "schools" of martial arts. Examples of such traits include physical exercises involving animal mimicry, or training methods inspired by Chinese philosophies, religions and legends. Styles which focus on qi manipulation are labeled as internal ,while others concentrate on improving muscle and cardiovascular fitness and are labeledexternal . Geographical association, as in northern and southern is another popular method of categorization.

HISTORY:
The genesis of Chinese martial arts has been attributed to the need for self-defense, hunting techniques and military training in ancient China. While it is clear that various forms of martial arts have been practiced in China since antiquity, very little detail on specifics can be recovered for times predating the 16th century. By contrast, there is a variety of sources on the topic from the Qing period . Detailed knowledge about the state and development of Chinese martial arts becomes available from the Nanjing decade (19281937), as the Central Guoshu Institute established by the Kuomintang regime made an effort to compile an encyclopedic survey of martial arts schools. Since the 1950s, thePeople's Republic of China has organized Chinese martial arts as an exhibition and full-contact sport under the heading of Wushu.

Legendary origins:
According to legend, Chinese martial arts originated during the semi-mythical Xia Dynasty more than 4,000 years ago. It is said the Yellow Emperor Huangdi (legendary date of ascension 2698 BCE) introduced the earliest fighting systems to China. The Yellow Emperor is described as a famous general who, before becoming Chinas leader, wrote lengthy treatises on medicine, astrology and the martial arts. One of his main opponents wasChi You who was credited as the creator of jiao di, a forerunner to the modern art of Chinese Wrestling.

Shaolin Temple:
The Shaolin style of wushu is regarded as amongst the first institutionalized Chinese martial arts. The oldest evidence of Shaolin participation in combat is a stele from 728 CE that attests to two occasions: a defense of the Shaolin Monastery from bandits around 610 CE, and their subsequent role in the defeat of Wang Shichong at the Battle of Hulao in 621 CE. From the 8th to the 15th centuries, there are no extant documents that provide evidence of Shaolin participation in combat.

Between the 16th and 17th centuries, no fewer than forty sources exist to provide evidence both that monks of Shaolin practiced martial arts, and that martial practice became an integral element of Shaolin monastic life. For monks to justify it by creating new Buddhist lore, the earliest appearance of the frequently cited legend concerns Bodhidharma's supposed foundation of Shaolin Kung Fudates to this period. The origin of this legend has been traced to the Ming period's Yijin Jing or "Muscle Change Classic", a text written in 1624 attributed to Bodhidharma.

Depiction of fighting monks demonstrating their skills to visiting dignitaries (early 19th-century mural in the Shaolin Monastery).References of martial arts practice in Shaolin appear in various literary genres of the late Ming: the epitaphs of Shaolin warrior monks, martial-arts manuals, military encyclopedias, historical writings, travelogues, fiction and poetry. However these sources do not point out to any specific style originated in Shaolin. These sources, in contrast to those from the Tang period, refer to Shaolin methods of armed combat. This include a skill for which Shaolin monks had become famous the staff (gn, Cantonese gwan). The Ming General Qi Jiguang included description of Shaolin Quan Fa (Pinyin romanization: Sho Ln Qun F or Wade-Giles romanization Shao Lin Ch'an Fa, "fist principles"; Japanese pronunciation: Shorin Kempo or Kenpo) and staff techniques in his book, Ji Xiao Xin Shu , which can be translated as "New Book Recording Effective Techniques". When this book spread to East Asia, it had a great influence on the development of martial arts in regions such as Okinawa and Korea.

Conclusion
Each art has its own speciality and its own individuality. As discussed earlier, in the particular area, particular dance as well as fight is very fame.We have interest to learn those things. But in this buzzy world, we dont have sufficient time to learn a lot of new things, yet we have means , we spreen forward for our own sake. In YODAFI-a collection of three arts, which gives proper sense and makes us to learn it quickly. Here we can also realize the individuality and the speciality of each thing completely, by which we will be the stronger(by Fight), we can control ourself(by learning Yoga) and we can get good appearance (by Dance ) at the same time. So if we want to be the Master of YODAFI, surely we will create a revolution in the Art World.