Dancing the 8 Limbs

This workshop will show how the classical North Indian dance form of Kathak, aside from being aesthetically beautiful, can be a deeply spiritual practice that incorporates the 8 limbs (angas) of Patanjali's yoga

Traveling from Hindu temples to Mughal courts, Kathak's rich history contains elements that are both Persian & Indian, sacred & secular, performative yet deeply devotional. Through its refined techniques, it provides an embodied spiritual practice that teaches us to dance simultaneously on the inner stage of the heart, even as we dance the outer stages of our daily lives.

Everything in the universe - from subatomic particles to the largest planet - is constantly moving, vibrating. We are no exception. And, like an exquisite musical instrument, when we are “out of tune,” the music of our life is not harmonious. Kalden draws on his traditional Tibetan background, using chanting and a variety of musical instruments, to help you regain your ideal vibration, leading to a more balanced state - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Everything in the universe - from subatomic particles to the largest planet - is constantly moving, vibrating. We are no exception. And, like an exquisite musical instrument, when we are “out of tune,” the music of our life is not harmonious. Kalden draws on his traditional Tibetan background, using chanting and a variety of musical instruments, to help you regain your ideal vibration, leading to a more balanced state - physically, mentally, and emotionally.