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community. They often mentor the female devasis and support them through musical accompaniment. Unlike current day ‘classical music’ that omits temple musicians, this community includes Thavil (a barrel shaped drum), and Nathaswara (double reed wind instrument) players. Mohiniattam: This one of two classical dances from the South Indian state of Kerala and is performed exclusively by women. Odissi: This is classical dance form from the Odisha–an eastern coastal state of India. The Tribunga (a tri-bent pose) is often regarded as its signature posture. This was adapted in Study #7. Pranayama: In Hatha Yoga, this refers to breath modulation exercises. This was adapted in Study #7. Tandava: Within the context of Indian ostensibly traditional dance form, Tandava dances are widely regarded as a masculine style of dancing associated with the cosmic dancer Lord Shiva. They are often steeped in vigorous movements. It is often viewed as a binary opposition to the Lasya dancing. 52