“Reverential Salutation” – using the body to crystallize intention, join in a creative flow of movements and shapes from ancient Indian dance practices, yoga and the naturally abundant inner landscape of your own body.

For decades now Colleena has been exploring this theme of Pranam which she presents as the very crux of Indian classical dance when viewed as a Yogic practice.  In this workshop students will learn a bit of history, context and tradition of Pranam from Sanskrit sources, as well as learn a choreographed Pranam inspired by Indian aesthetic, then finally explore the theme through guided exploration and manipulation of the motifs presented.

Any level of dance/yoga experience is welcome!

• Refine intentions and develop articulation through your body
• Learn practices that sanctify your sacred space
• Flow through graceful phrases with shapes that hold meaning
• Create your own shapes from the meanings that want to come through
• Explore tools and techniques from classical Indian dance (Odissi), yoga and Sanskrit texts and theater practices
• Learn about traditional Pranams in Indian dance and Sanskrit texts
• Experience healing through offering prayers

Price: $48

Registration Terms:

*Join the series at any point and catch up with recordings!

*Recordings of all classes available for the full month of the series.  Recordings expire June 15.  Class recordings posted within 24 hours of class completion.

*Join Student Facebook Group to get class notes, links to music and discuss class content: https://www.facebook.com/groups/396960230358807/

*Students Not joining the classes live on Zoom are requested to email Colleena during the course with questions and progress to stay engaged with the course.

*Scholarships available for Indian Nationals currently residing in India or students of genuinely challenged financial backgrounds.  Please email: ColleenaShakti@gmail.com