Abstract

Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices that originated in India. Different forms of dances originated in different parts of India, developed according to the local traditions. The advantages of both yoga and dance are well known therefore an understanding of both the fields is required. Yoga and dance possess striking similarity especially in terms of their aesthetics. The similarity is analyzed using certain bodily movements. As for instance before starting all the classical dance forms the first movement is Bhumi Pranam. Pranam is to bow before or make an offering much like the Surya Namaskar (salutation to honor the Sun) during yoga. The study related to both the movements will impart an important understanding. Moreover the study of their relationship will be enrichment to both the fields. Their culmination will also result in imparting physical, mental, and spiritual well being.