Maharana Pratap Workout

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8th May

Let's celebrate the Jayanti of Veer Maharana Pratap with a four move warrior workout, for beginners as well as for pros. Performing this workout, which is comprised of movements inspired from his life & his weapons, is undoubtedly the best way to remember the great warrior king and pay him our earnest tributes. Keep reading and watch the short video to know all about this reinvigorating exercise session with several variations and options to level up according to your expertise. It will certainly challenge your skills as well as strength. Let's dive in!

Outline ( Watch Video )

🎯 Omkar Nilayi - 54-108 reps (level A)
🎯 Irratakai Thol workout - 54-108 reps (level A & B)
🎯 Kampu Vetta & Kuthu - 54 reps (level A & B)
🎯 Udal & Dhobi Sutru - 108-1080 reps (level A, B & C)

How do you perform the MahaRana workout?

Start the workout with Namaskar to Mata, Pita, Guru, Dev. Do each exercise as shown in the video. Choose a level of difficulty as per your skill and strength. Focus on rhythmic breathing along with the moves. End with Shavasana for 5-10 minutes.

What is a good score for the Maharana workout?

Following are the repetitions count and level (A, B and C) given for the four moves for different levels:

• Bala: 54 A, 54 A, 54 A, 54 A
• Gopakula: 108 A, 108 A, 54 B, 108 B
• Bhavishya: 108 A, 108 B, 54 B, 108 C
• Pranavana: 108 A, 108 B, 54 B, 512 B / C
• AntarJyeshthi: 108 A (or 12 reps of Adi-Varisai, Raman 7th Padam), 108 B, 54 B (or 4 directions of Kuravanchi 4th Padam), 512 C
• Jyeshthi: 108 A (or 12 reps of Adi-Varisai, Raman 7th Padam), 108 B (Can be done with sword/heavy Padi/Bhuja), 54 B (or 4 directions of Kuravanchi 4th Padam with Vel Kampu), 1080+ C

How do you scale the Maharana workout?

The workout video shows different levels of difficulties for each move. Following are some notes on the same:

Omkar Nilayi

• You can do 12 reps of Adi-Varisai Raman Varisai 7th Padam in which Omkar Nilayi is one of the positions.

Irratakai Thol (Movement 2)

• You can add footwork to level up this movement.
• Try doing it with Karlakattai or swords instead of sticks for advanced level.

Kampu Vetta & Kuthu (Movement 3)

• Add Nalgu footwork - 4 corners of square - for adding difficulty.
• Perform full 4th Padam of Kuravachi in all four directions which is inspiration behind this move.

Karlakattai (Movement 4)

• Pick a Karlakattai heavier than the one you normally lift.
• Add 54-108 reps of Udal & Pin sutru in addition to Udal & Dhobi sutru reps.
• Add Suruval footwork (inserting in). Kick down as you step (as done in KuthuVarisai) to level up.

The workout is dedicated to the legendary warrior Maharana Pratap and all the warrior clans who unitedly fought in his army against the barbarians and protected Dharma above all. Many of the warrior families from his army still live a life of austerity as they promised to Maharana. To read more about the true history of Maharana Pratap from authentic sources, read the book Maharanas.

धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः। नमो नमः।।

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