Kathakali classical dance of Kerala owes its transnational fame to the nearly 300-year-old. Kathakali literally means story-play and is an elaborate dance depicting the victory of truth over falsehood….
A life science, illuminating precise methods of living, eating and behaving. Ayurveda literally means a science that deals about living and knowledge of life….
Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India, to the goal achieved by those disciplines, and to one of the six orthodox (Astika) schools of Hindu philosophy.
BHAva(expression) + RAga (music) + TAla(rhythm) + NATYAM(dramatic art)Bharathanatyam is the most widely practised of classical Indian dances in South India,……..
This Indian classical dance form – Mohiniattam literally means the dance of the enchantress. Born in Kerala, Mohiniattam is the female counterpart of male dominated Kathakali.
A symbolic hand gesture used in Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies and statuary, and in Indian dance. A movement or pose in yoga…….
There are many musical instruments in India. Some instruments are used primarily in north Indian music (Hindustani sangeet), some are used in the south Indian music
A mantra is a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that is considered capable of “creating transformation”. Its use and type varies according to the school and philosophy associated with the mantra.
The Oriental Research Institute, Mysore, established in 1891 by Chamaraja Wodeyar, has several important manuscripts among its collection, including a complete text of the Natya Sastra, written in Sanskrit and in Kannada script.–-
Abhyanga : A one or two-person choreographed warm herbal oil massage that is designed to bring nourishment to the tissues, deep relaxation to the muscles and calmness to the mind. (Pronounced abee-yan-ga) –- Ayurveda Dictionary
Ayurveda is the healing science from India. It has been practiced for over 5,000 years by millions of individuals to assist the body in journeying back to optimal health. Literally means "The Science of Life."–-