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Managing Emotional Health Through Navarasa of Natya Yoga

The document discusses the management of emotional health through the principles of Natya Yoga, emphasizing the significance of Indian classical dance and its emotional expressions. It highlights the concept of Navarasa, which evokes nine emotional attitudes, and the importance of providing a safe space for children to express their emotions to foster emotional intelligence and balance. The emphasis is on using dance as a tool for emotional catharsis, personal development, and achieving a deeper connection to oneself and the universe.

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Managing Emotional Health Through Navarasa of Natya Yoga Yogacharini Smt. DEVASENA BHAVANANI BPA, ADY, MA (Samskrutam) General Secretary and Head Deptt of Natyam Yoganjali Natyalayam & ICYER, Pondicherry www.rishiculture.in
INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCES Sangeet Natak Akademi, recognizes EIGHT distinctive traditional dances as Indian Classical Dances. These are:  Bharatanatyam- TN  Kathak- UP  Kathakali- Kerala  Kuchipudi- AP  Manipuri-Manipur  Mohiniyattam -Kerala  Odissi –Odisha  Sattriya -Assam
BHARATANATYAM  Seamless blend of nritta & nritya (natyam) Nritta is rhythmic movement of the body in dance. It does not express any emotion. Nritya comprises Abhinaya, depicting Rasa (sentimental) and Bhava (mood) expressed through the eyes, hands and facial movements. BHA, RA, TA = Bhava – Raaga - Taala
 Abhinaya : “Abhi” means “towards” – with root “Ni” meaning “to lead”- (audience & performer) towards a particular state of being /feeling.  Four aspects namely:  Aangika: expression through body (sharira), face (mukha) and movement (cheshta).  Vachika: through words, literature and drama;  Aahaarya: through decorations of make-up, jewellery & costumes  Saathvika: acting out and manifesting different state of the mind & feelings.
“angikam bhuvanam yasya vachicam sarva vangmayam aharyam chandra taradi tam vande satvikam shivam” We bow to Him the benevolent One, whose limbs are the world, whose song and poetry are the essence of all language, and who is adorned with the moon and the stars.
CULTIVATING HEALTHY EMOTIONS • Emotions are very powerful • Especially so in children. • We need to focus on : • Emotional health • Emotional intelligence • Emotional balance
NAVARASA- Evoking Nine Emotional Attitudes  Shringara (erotic love),  Haasya (humour & laughter),  Karuna (compassion),  Roudra (anger), • Veera (heroism), • Bhaya (fearful terror), • Bheebatsa (disgust), • Adbhuta (awe) and • Shanta (peacefulness). • Emotional catharsis – cleansing negative aspects of emotions and sublimation for higher emotions of Divine Bhakti. • A type of psychological preventive therapy – helps develop
• “Love” is a major issue in the teens • They have no idea what the emotions are doing. • Conscious expression through dance gives a healthy outlet • Prevents many problems
• Laughter is the “Best Medicine” • We connect to the universe through Manipura Chakra that is related to the solar plexus • This helps us to feel at “Ease”. • Hakara Kriya is a good way to do so
• Compassion and empathy are very important humane qualities. • Enables expression of a compassionate “feeling for another being” in a selfless manner.
• ஆத்திரக்காரனுக்கு புத்தி மட்டு ! • This enables the children to “let off steam” in a healthy and protected environment. • A simple way for anger management.
• Gives a sense of positive self-esteem • Instills courage • Develops capacity to face challenges of life • Veerasana is a useful tool in this regard.
• Abinivesha Klesha is the “root source” of all fear. • Helps children to get rid of anxieties and phobias. • They learn to manage and overcome fear better.
• Dwesha Klesha is the source of dislike. • The expression of this Rasa enables the children to “let go” of their dislikes and hence become more balanced emotionally and mentally. • They learn to respond rather than react.
• Life is the biggest miracle! • When we can feel a sense of AWE, we realize how blessed we are to be born human. • Instills gratitude and reverence for life. • When our “breath is taken away” by awe, we get a glimpse of Kevala Kumbhaka.
• When all other emotions have been dealt with in a constructive manner, we can experience a sense of true peace and ease within our self. • This is the peak of the Rasa Anubhava, the experience of the Navarasas.
A SAFE AND HEALTHY SPACE  Suppressed and repressed emotions lead to psycho- somatic diseases  Children need to have a “safe space” to express their emotions freely with fear  At Yoganjali Natyalayam we have created a healthy and safe space.  They can express themselves without judgment or any negative repercussions.  They are encouraged to be the best version of themselves.
 May we strive to keep the purity of our great cultural heritage intact through the great art of Natya that enables us to fulfill our Dharma in a most refined, pleasing, enjoyable, dignified, beautiful and joyful manner and attain that final union with the Supreme Self.
Thank You