BENEFITS OF BHARATNATYAM :

1) Improves flexibility–Mudras are a crucial part of Bharatnatyam. They are formed by different body parts that enhance flexibility. Bharatnatyam is concerned with expressions and gestures which help in communicating the message and feelings. Mudras and expressions are a way to connect with the audience through the dance and also help in improving flexibility.

2) Improves balance -Bharatnatyam includes a lot of gestures, poses and body movements. The different body movements help in improving the balance of the body. There are often different postures like standing on one foot that must be persisted for a couple of seconds to enhance the balance. Thus, it helps to improve the balance of the body.

3) Increases stamina -Bharatnatyam has many movements that help in making the muscles strong. These body movements are sometimes tough and therefore the postures are needed to be held for a few seconds. Bharatnatyam is as beneficial as yoga or exercise so a couple of hours of practice and movement of limbs helps in boosting stamina.

4) Builds Endurance-Bharatnatyam or any form of dance form requires practice on a regular basis. This practice helps a person topursue perfection in his filed.It is this regular practice that builds endurance in a person and makes him ready to face any kind of difficult situation in the life. This is why it is said that practice makes a man perfect!!

5) Improves concentration-A person has to remember the mudras, karanas and hastas while performing Bharatnatyam. It requires tons of concentration and immersion to learn all this correctly. A dancer must remember different movements, steps, the rhythm and beats and expressions while performing. Ultimately it helps in improving the mental skills, concentration and mental alertness.

6) Cognitive Development-The body movements along with facial expressions helps to improve the co-ordination of mind and body. This co-ordination keeps the mind and body active that helps to tackle serious problems in their lives including depression and anxiety .

7) Teaches Healthy Self-Expression-Bharatnatyam includes the use of lot of facial expressions. This sets up a non-verbal communication with the audience and thus helps a person in liberating his feelings freely and openly. It gives the person a platform to express his emotions naturally thereby calms and sooths mind as well as body.

8) Increased Energy-Bharatnatyam requires a lot of energy as it involves movement in all directions. There are a lot of movements that are performed speedily and energetically while performing. Continuous practice builds up this energy over time which also keeps a person energetic and active throughout the day.

9) Stress Buster-Engaging in such a physical activity help a person to think more clearly, regulates blood pressure, easing depression. The overall process of learning Bharatnatyam is fun which helps to get out of the stressful environment and live your life at the moment.

10) Reduces Weight-The complex movements, jumps and hand gestures requires energy . Continuous practice not only helps in learning the steps but also helps to burn calories which thereby reduces the body weight and keeps the person fit and active.