Nritya Yoga – An Amalgamation of Dance and Yoga
Rahul Dev Mondal– Assistant Professor , Rabindra Bharati University 1 Bharatnatyam and yoga are the two ways that help us understand the manifestation of the Divine in the human form. Both of these wonderful art forms are product of the Santana Dharma. Which is the bedrock of Indian culture. The Natya Shastra of Bharatamuni lays emphasis on not merely the physical aspects of Bharatnatyam, but also on the spiritual and esoteric nature of this art . Both these arts are also evolutionary sciences for the overall development of the human being, from the conscious to the state of the super conscious and finally the Divine. Bharatnatyam is a Yoga, If Yoga means Union. For surely this ancient art is one of the most beautiful and satisfying ways of expressing the human longing for union with the Divine. As an art form. Bharatnatyam demands conscious understanding of the body, mind and emotions. The sincere dancer must Read More …