Indian Dance ‘An epitome of Holistic Health &

wellbeing’

Presented by Abhinandana Kodanda

Rasamayi Institute of Indian Dance & Culture

Dance – Composite & Complete Art Form* Song * Painting* Literature * Sculpture* Instrumental Music * Drama

Physical Health

Cardio, Respiratory & Circulatory SystemsStamina, Co-ordination & Muscle toneSymmetry, Balance ,Flexibility & Poise

Accupressure

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing

If you have two loaves of bread, Sell one and buy a lily- Chinese proverb

* Discipline & Control * Self esteem * Positive outlook * Emotional training * Creative faculties

Social Wellbeing

* Expels isolation * Sense of belongingness * Fuels Unity & Strength * Cohesiveness * Team work

Dance - Therapeutic benefits

Dr.Ananda Shankar Jayant – Bharatanatyam Exponent

Ananda was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2008.

She underwent surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and Herceptin therapies for 2 years. Through it all she continued to dance, teach, choreograph , travel and perform on tour . She is in remission now, and continues to be under maintenance therapy and regular surveillance.

She believes that cancer is only one page in her life and that her focus on her art, and tuning into her dance, helped her tune out of cancer.

Dance Heals and Empowers.

Let’s experience the Joy of dancing