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$Yoga for Emotions$

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Yoga for Emotions: Bhavas & Rasas

A structured, embodied approach to emotional literacy grounded in Natyashastra — the classical Indian text on performing arts theory. This workshop uses yoga, movement and performing arts methodology as a framework for naming, normalising and regulating emotion.

Methodology

Applied theatre, Natyashastra, somatic practice

Duration

Full day, half-day, or 4-week module (customisable)

Best for

Educators, youth workers, facilitators, HR teams, wellness programmes

Outcomes

Participants develop tools to recognise, name and work with emotion. Transferable directly into their own professional contexts.

This workshop was successfully delivered across seven European countries as part of the Erasmus+ international training course "Nurturing Care and Belonging in Youth Work" (Bulgaria, August 2026), and received strong feedback from youth professionals across national and cultural contexts.

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What is Natyashastra?

Natyashastra is a 2,000-year-old Sanskrit text on the theory and practice of theatre, dance and the arts. It offers a sophisticated framework for understanding emotion through the concept of rasa (flavour, essence) and bhava (emotional state).

In this workshop, participants explore how performers use specific physical, vocal and gestural techniques to embody and communicate emotion. These techniques have direct application in facilitation, teaching, communication and self-awareness.

Workshop Structure (Customisable)

Opening: Introduction to Natyashastra and rasa theory
Embodiment: Practical exploration of bhavas and rasas through movement and voice
Application: How to use these tools in your own work and life
Integration: Reflection, Q&A and planning next steps

About the Facilitator

Nandini Rao is an applied theatre practitioner, facilitator and communication specialist with twenty-five years of experience working at the intersection of theatre, emotion and human development. She holds training in Natyashastra, somatic practice, Playback Theatre and cross-cultural facilitation.

Her work spans organisations, educational settings and communities across Europe, Asia and beyond. She is founder of Life Unscripted and co-founder/Artistic Director of Yours Truly Theatre.