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Samagama includes a series of structured exercises and improvisational movement sequences built around various personalized themes, which helps in building a connection between mind and body. She teaches individuals to use their bodies to express and explore emotions.
Regular practice of the Samagama routine helps the practitioner to significantly increase the range of body movements on a regular basis creating a higher awareness of the body improving self-expression
The practitioner can practice it on a regular basis for around 30-60 min ideally. They should make the practice self-reflective by journaling the thoughts and emotions they experience while practicing it both in words as well as drawings.
Tripura specializes in teaching creative movement holding an experience of more than three decades. She is a trained professional of bharatanatyam from the renowned institute of Kalakshetra Chennai, South India. She has received fellowships from the Indian Ministry of Culture for her innovations in dance therapy and contemporary dance. She has combined bharatanatyam, Chhau, Dance movement therapy, and elements from ancient Buddhist practices to create a unique and holistic wellbeing offering called Samagama that promotes bodily self-expression.
The Natya Shastra, attributed to sage Bharata Muni, is a Sanskrit treatise on the performing arts, dating back to a compilation between 200 BCE and 200 CE, providing comprehensive insights into the field.
Bharatanatyam, as recognized by the Natya Shastra, promotes the wellbeing of practitioners by combining precise movements, expressive gestures, and spiritual connection, engaging both the body and the mind to foster physical and emotional wellness.
Research Paper: Effects of Dance Movement Therapy and Dance on Health-Related Psychological Outcomes. A Meta-Analysis Update
Journal: Frontiers in Psychology 2019
Authors: Sabine C. Koch, Roxana F. F. Riege, Katharina Tisborn, Jacelyn Biondo, Lily Martin, Andreas Beelmann
Abstract: Dance Movement Therapy consistently improves affect-related psychological conditions, such as anxiety and depression, while also enhancing quality of life and cognitive skills.
Introduction to Samagama form of Bharatnatyam that helps in improving self expression
Demo practice
Engage in an interactive Q&A session to gain insights, ask questions, and clarify doubts about the course
Enough space to be able to move around during practice
Good camera that provides full body coverage
Comfortable clothing like leggings with t-shirt, keep your hair tied up and a yoga mat will be good.
Small speakers attached to the computer/laptop
Next step, we will send you the zoom link one day before the event.
