For women who are ascetics or devoted to religious practices, the Samapāda Cārī (gait with feet placed evenly) should be used. Energetic Aṅgahāras (limb movements), and extraordinary Maṇḍalas (circular movements), should be avoided for them.
Such energetic movements should not be performed by women, according to those well-versed in dramatic performance. Similarly, the regulation of postures should be observed distinctly for men and women.
नानाभावसमायुक्तस्तथा च शयनाश्रयः । विष्कम्भिताञ्चितौ पादौ त्रिकं किञ्चित्समुन्नतम् ॥ २०३॥
Associated with various emotional states, and similarly applicable to lying down, [the sitting posture involves] the two feet kept apart and slightly bent, the region of the hips (Trika) slightly raised.
In sitting with a pensive mood, the head is to be bent to one side. In sorrowful sitting, the hands are to support the chin, or the head is to rest on the shoulder.