Body Movement and Language Workshop

Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts, 377/22, 6th Cross Rd, Vinayaka Nagar, NGO Colony, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027, India

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You have been moving your whole life. But have you ever really felt your body?Nivara x Theatrewala brings a 3-hour intensive Body Movement and Language workshop to Bengaluru, designed to help participants develop greater physical awareness, presence, coordination and freedom of movement.Our everyday lives often leave us disconnected from our bodies. We sit, scroll, carry stress and repeat the same physical patterns without noticing them.This workshop creates a practical space to reconnect with the body through playful, primal and freeing movement practices. Participants will explore movement as a language of awareness, confidence, expression and performance.The session is practical, interactive and process-driven, with guided exercises that encourage participants to observe, experience and understand their own bodies rather than simply learn movement techniques.What you will explore:Animal Flow and animal-inspired movement patterns to develop strength, mobility and coordinationLaban Movement and movement qualities such as Floating and Flicking to understand how energy can influence physical expressionBody awareness and identifying areas where physical tension is heldExploring ways of releasing unnecessary tension and developing a freer relationship with the bodyPresence and confidence through greater awareness of the body, movement and relationship with spaceMovement as Language and understanding how the body can communicate intention, emotion and expressionDeveloping the body as a conscious and expressive tool for performanceWho can attend:Actors, dancers, performers, fitness enthusiasts, yoga practitioners, desk workers and curious beginners.No previous movement or performance experience is required.The workshop is open to anyone interested in understanding their body, exploring movement and developing greater physical awareness.You'll walk out withGreater awareness of your body and physical patternsA lighter and freer relationship with movementBetter understanding of coordination, mobility and physical presenceGreater awareness of tension and ways of releasing itImproved confidence in using your body in spaceA deeper understanding of movement as a language of expression and performanceA new way of experiencing and connecting with your own bodyMentor:Shikhar Mishra AKA TheatrewalaShikhar Theatrewala is a process-driven performance educator and actor trainer whose work focuses on the deeper connection between body, breath, voice, intention and truthful expression.His methodology encourages participants to learn through practical exploration, observation, experimentation and experience.This workshop is designed as an immersive 3-hour session with a strong focus on participation, discovery and practical application.Presented by Nivara x Theatrewala Mentored by Shikhar Theatrewala

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