🎭 Celebrate World Theatre Day

Workshop on Storytelling & Abhinay as Therapy

For Personality & Communication Development
 

Rasa Anubhooti is a deeply immersive, experiential workshop exploring Abhinay (expression) as a pathway to self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authentic connection.

Abhinay is not just performance —
it is how we feel, express, and relate every moment of our lives.

This workshop invites you to:
•⁠  ⁠Move beyond words into authentic emotional expression
•⁠  ⁠Develop presence, empathy & communication
•⁠  ⁠Experience storytelling as a tool for healing & inner exploration

🎭 The Essence of Abhinay

Abhinay exists in two dimensions:

✨ Artistic Expression
The language of theatre, dance & performance

✨ Everyday Expression
The subtle art of emotions, empathy & human connection

Through Abhinay, we gently dissolve the ego and reconnect with pure feeling, awareness, and sensitivity.

🌸 Workshop Experience

A playful, interactive journey inspired by the Natya Shastra:

🎲 Theatre Games
•⁠  ⁠Make a Scene with Your Shoe
•⁠  ⁠Still Images
•⁠  ⁠Story in a Circle

🎨 Creative Storytelling
•⁠  ⁠Build your own story through collaborative imagination

🧘 Body & Expression Work
•⁠  ⁠Movement & body awareness
•⁠  ⁠Facial expressions — making the face a canvas of emotions

🌬 Voice & Breath
•⁠  ⁠Voice activation
•⁠  ⁠Breath awareness
•⁠  ⁠Relaxation practices

🎨Navarasasg Rasa & Bhava

Dive into the science of emotions:

•⁠  ⁠Navarasas — 9 emotional essences
•⁠  ⁠49 Bhavas — spectrum of human emotions

Presented in a simple, experiential & engaging way

🎶 Music & Collective Story Creation

A unique highlight:

•⁠  ⁠Experience instrumental music deeply
•⁠  ⁠Observe emotions & inner imagery
•⁠  ⁠Co-create a collective story expression

✨ Ending with a beautiful shared performance of movement & emotion

🌿 Who Is This For?

•⁠  ⁠Anyone seeking better communication & expression
•⁠  ⁠Yoga practitioners & seekers
•⁠  ⁠Artists, performers, storytellers
•⁠  ⁠Individuals on a journey of self-awareness & growth

👉 No prior experience needed

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🙏 Dedication

This offering is inspired by the wisdom of:

•⁠  ⁠Mr. Barry John
•⁠  ⁠Dr. Gautam Chatterjee
•⁠  ⁠Smt. Geetanjali Acharya
•⁠  ⁠Smt. Vithya Rasu (Nrityodaya, Chennai)
•⁠  ⁠Dr. Padma Subramaniam

🌟 What You Take Away

✔ Emotional awareness
✔ Confidence in expression
✔ Stronger communication skills
✔ Deeper human connection
✔ A joyful, meditative, creative experience