First: the I-like-it-difficult guide to getting started
The absolute minimum that you need to get started with Shiva Nata (also known as Dance of Shiva) is just two things:

A space in which you can move your arms around
The rules in which to move your arms

However, for those of us with a less ascetic bent, you can [...]

I wrote a note in my journal…
I made a note about the fact that my feet were cold when relaxing after practice – my favourite part.  I lie flat on the floor and completely relaxed (Yoga peeps will know this as Shavasana or corpse pose).  If you’ve ever seen a Bunny Flop you know what [...]

It doesn’t take long
So far, I’ve read through Havi’s Starter Kit stuff info watched the Theory section for Level 1 (yeah!  I’m a geek, I love theory!) and played around with the arm sequences for Level 1.  I’ve done a total of 4 Shiva Nata practice play sessions and BANG! it’s epiphany time.
Seriously – it’s [...]

Is a habits journal worth the hassle?
I was so excited about getting started with Shiva Nata that I set up a little notebook in which to journal my daily habits, including practices and thoughts from Shiva Nata.  I set it up with a few guidelines in mind:

There are no rules – only suggestions to work [...]