Rasa Theory
Heroic Sentiment Gait (Veera Gati): A Hero’s Walk
Learn how to master Veera Gati, the heroic sentiment gait from Bharata’s Natyashastra. Explore the Sanskrit…
Bibhatsa Gati – The Odious Gait in Natyashastra (How-to)
Learn how to perform the Bibhatsa Gati from Natyashastra. The gait of disgust. We break down…
Erotic Sentiment Gait: Sringara Gati In Natyashastra
The art of Erotic Sentiment Gait (Sringara Gati) from the Natyashastra. Learn how to perform the…
Mandalas in Natyashastra: The Art and Technique of Movement
Power of Mandalas in Natyashastra, the base footwork patterns in Indian classical dance. Learn the 20…
Nyayas: 4 Ways to Wield Weapons on Stage
Ancient Indian stage combat system from the Natya Shastra. Learn how the Four Nyayas blend weaponry,…
Paarshva (Pārśva – पार्श्व) Bheda in Natyashastra
Here is how to use your paarshva in Indian classical dance. A technique from NatyaShastra. Elevate…
Uro Bheda in Natyashastra – Using Chest (Uras) in Classical Dance
Dive into the technique of utilizing the chest in classical dance through Uro Bheda in Natyashastra.…
MakeUp in Natyashastra: The Art of Transformation
Discover the art of makeup in Natyashastra, where colors and patterns transform emotions and characters in…
Mouth Gestures in Natyashastra: Vidhuta, Vinivṛtta, Nirbhugna and More
Learn mouth gestures from Natyashastra like Vidhuta and Vinivṛtta that bring depth and emotion to Bharatanatyam…
Six Gestures of the Nose (Nasā) in Natyashastra
Nose (Nāsā) in Natyashastra. Learn how subtle nose movements enhance expressions in classical Indian dance, alongside…