The kaoshikii dance is excellent before and after yoga postures. This dance has tremendous positive effects. It is a dance for both males and females. 

Kaoshikii is a dance that was invented in 1978 by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. It is a psycho-spiritual exercise and benefits the mind by developing stamina and strength of mind. 

Physically, also, kaoshikii is especially good for women. It can ward off and cure several diseases, keep the body youthful, and enable easy childbirth delivery. 

Kaoshikii comes from the Sanskrit word ‘kosa’ meaning shell or layer of the mind. The individual’s self lies hidden in the innermost layers of existence (kosas). Thus, kaoshikii is a blossoming microcosm (unit being) in its attempt to attain a link with the Macrocosm (Cosmic Consciousness). This attempt is normally referred to as mysticism.

The Benefits

· Exercises all the glands and limbs from head to toes.

· Increases longevity.

· Makes for easy delivery at childbirth.

· The spine will become flexible.

· Arthritis of the spine, neck, waist and other joints will be alleviated or removed.

· The mind becomes strong and sharp.

· Will cure irregularities in menstruation 

· Glandular secretions will become regulated.

· Will cure troubles in the bladder and urethra 

· Gives control over the limbs.

· Adds charm and shine to the face and skin.

· Removes wrinkles.

· Removes lethargy.

· Cures insomnia.

· Cures hysteria.

· Will remove fear complexes

· Will lose hopelessness.

The Dance 

The eighteen steps of the dance are done rhythmically. First, the dancer begins in the starting position: the hands together and raised over the head. Then to the beat of “dhin, dhin,… ,ta, ta”, the dancers begin their step, placing the big toe behind the heel of the other foot. The dancers firmly stamp their feet on the ground in the final two steps. Kaoshikii can be danced for as many rounds as you like.

The Ideation

When the dancers start the step with the beat of “dhin, dhin…”, the mental ideation should be kept. 

Here are the ideations.

· The two hands, when upraised and folded together, represent: “Now I am trying to establish a link with Parama Purusa (Supreme Consciousness).”

· Bending to the right indicates: “I know the right way to request You.”

· Bending to the left indicates: “I know how to fulfil Your demands.”

· Bending forward suggests: “I completely surrender to You.”

· Bending backwards represents: “I am ready to face all obstacles that may come.”

· The last two steps represent: “O Divine, I repeat Your cosmic rhythm.”