Pelva Naik's offering is focused on helping practitioners discover their authentic voice and explore the meaning and purpose of singing and listening. Through a combination of traditional and modern techniques, open dialogues, immersive Raga explorations, and interweaving various dimensions such as visual, fine art, poetic, and spiritual aspects, practitioners can expect to cultivate self-awareness and explore their creative potential.
Her practice allows individuals to connect with their authentic voice, fostering self-expression and a deeper understanding of oneself which leads to enhanced self-awareness. Practitioners also experience the joy of exploring diverse melodies, improvisation techniques, and musical expressions, nurturing their creativity. Through the interweaving of various dimensions of art, music and spirituality, Pelva's offering provides a holistic engagement with music and self-expression leading to a profound sense of meaning, purpose, and interconnectedness in daily life.
Set aside a dedicated time of 15-30 mins in your daily or weekly schedule for practice as consistency is key to progress and development.
Pelva Naik is an accomplished young Dhrupad vocalist, renowned for her expertise in the ancient genre of Indian classical music with over 14 years of experience. Trained in the Dhrupad style under the guidance of the legendary Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar, is dedicated to delving into the heart of the music and its meaning for contemporary audiences. With a focus on rediscovering ancient sounds, she offers a unique blend of traditional and modern techniques in her teaching. Her natural ability and passion for connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds, have made her one of the most acclaimed and admired young Dhrupad teachers today.
The Sangita Ratnakara, translates as 'Ocean of Music and Dance', and composed by Śārṅgadeva in Sanskrit in the 13th century is one of the most important musicological texts from India.
Dhrupad music, celebrated in the Sangita Ratnakara, cultivates mental wellbeing through its contemplative qualities, precise intonation, and transformative impact.
Research paper: Effect of Indian Classical Music Therapy on Depression, Anxiety and Stress Levels in Patients with Depression Measured by DASS-21: A Pilot Study
Author(s): Sunitha.G., Sharanabasappa Algoodkar, Smitha P.S.
Abstract: Indian classical music therapy has been found to enhance mood and emotional state and showing improvement in levels of depression, anxiety and stress in humans. Its ability to induce relaxation, enhance mood, promote mindfulness, and improve concentration contributes to its potential therapeutic benefits
Explore the relationship between breath, sound, and the inner self through a foundational vocal exercise
Experience a guided vocalizing of the "aakaar" (vowel) sound while paying attention to breath and feel the vibrations of the sound in your body
Engage in an interactive Q&A session ask questions, gain deeper insights, and clarify doubts about the course
Please downloaded iTabla Pro (ios) or iShala (Android ) before attending the session.
Next step, we will send you the zoom link one day before the event.
