Tips for practicing

[krishnaa]

Dear dancers, please help!
There are a few problems that i have while practicing. I thought it will help me if i started a thread and aked them one by one.

Firstly, when I am practicing, I dont feel thirsty, but my lips, toungue and throat get extremely dry. Even if I drink a few sips of water before starting, in the middle of an item, I feel very uncomfartable due to this dryness. Any ideas how to sort this out?

And, is hot water and salt the only remedy for leg pain?

[VK RAMAN]

In normal circumstance, water with a little lemon juice (no sugar) should act as a quenching agent. But if the thirst continues, you should consult a doctor because thirst may be caused due to some other problem in health.

[Umesh]

Forgive my very personal inquiry, but do you sweat a lot?

You might be losing too much water. The days you dance, remember to start drinking water from the morning, and make sure you go through at least a couple bottles. Drinking right before you dance is fine, but the key is to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day (even after practicing).

[krishnaa]

Thanks alot VKR! Shall try water with lemon.

Yes Umesh, I do sweat ALOT during practice. When i practice the Kuchipudi thalam, my leg starts slipping off the thalam.
Thanks alot for the advice. Shall do as you have suggested. I guess i am running low on water because when in college, naturally, water intake decreases. And usually, the situation is that I am either practicing before going to college or after coming from college.

What about the leg pain?

[VK RAMAN]

leg pain is also caused due to dehydration. Do have the practice of drinking water from the time one wakes up at frequent intervals instead of waiting to get thirsty.

[krishnaa]

Yes you are right VKR!
I am trying my best to keep uo with drinking lots of water...