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Applied Natya Therapy Training Program

Applied Natya Therapy is a unique and powerful integration of ancient Indian wisdom with modern therapeutic techniques. Based on the Holy Natya Shastra, it is a program meant to employ movement, rhythm, expression, and storytelling in order to overcome emotional, psychological and behavioral issues. Students are exposed to the experience of using the power of performing arts as means of healing and transformation through a systematically planned learning process sequentially.

The course is suitable to a therapist, healer, educator, dancer, counselor or anyone with the interest to dive into the relationship between movement and therapy. Whether you’re looking to begin your therapeutic journey or deepen your existing practice, Applied Natya Therapy offers a profound gateway into emotional healing and personal growth.

Why Choose Applied Natya Therapy Training?

  • Based on Tradition, Transformed to Modern Times: Study the eternal teachings of Natya Shastra that are transformed to work in the modern times of therapeutic requirements.

  • The Body-Based Healing: The use of body movements or gestures and expressions, perspective of somatic therapy to deal with the emotional world and the subconscience.

  • Multi-Level Training: Is properly organized within 3 levels + internship, which means that there is a systematic process of mastering the basics to perfection.

  • Experiential Learning: Practicing techniques with your hands, doing movement-based tasks and immersion into the practice help techniques apply to your body.

  • Certification with Passion: Get certificates at every step that certifies you as a Natya Therapist.

  • Personal & Professional Development: This means that the course is helpful in not just emotional empowerment but also traumatic healing, both to the practitioners who take the course, and their clients in the future.

Dance Class

Level - I : Introduction to Natya Shastra 

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  • History and Origin

  • Relevance and need for Natya

  • 4 Principles Natya Shastra

  • The division of the body movements

  • Major Limbs movements and usage

  • Charis

  • Introduction to rhythms and movements

  • Deepening techniques

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Duration : 15 hours minimum

Certification : "Natya Therapist Level - I"

Prerequisite : None

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Level - II : Advance Techniques & Movements

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  • Karnas

  • Use of words and sounds

  • Concepts of Story

  • Introduction to elements of Hypnotherapy and trance in Natya Shastra

  • Fear & Phobia Management

  • Emotional Empowerment through myths and archetypes

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Duration : 25 hours minimum

Certificate : "Advance Techniques & Modalities in Applied Natya Therapy"

Prerequisite : Level - I

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Level - III : Advance Level

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  • Saatvika – Body of Emotions

  • Understanding Rasa Theory

  • Emotional Tool Box

  • Counselling & Interview techniques

  • Concentration Bank

  • Self Esteem

  • Eating Disorders – Anorexia & Bulimia

  • Substance Abuse – Alcohol & Drugs

  • General Self Improvement

  • Habit Control – Smoking / Alcohol

  • Creating Movement Bank

 

Duration : 25 hours minimum

Certificate : "Master Natya Therapist"

Prerequisite : Level - II

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Internship Program

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Work with the qualified ANT practitioners and get practical hands on experience
Participate in workshops & therapy sessions

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Certificate : "Experience as Natya Therapist Intern"
Duration : 160 hours over minimum of 2 months

Who Should Enroll to Applied Natya Therapy Training?

  • You’re passionate about body-based healing and want to explore traditional Indian frameworks

  • You’re a therapist or counselor looking to add dynamic tools to your practice

  • You want to overcome personal blocks, trauma, or emotional imbalance

  • You believe in creative, non-verbal, and movement-based healing approaches

  • You want to earn recognized certifications and start a practice in therapeutic arts

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Testimonials for Applied Natya Therapy Training Course

"This course transformed not only my practice but my own emotional healing journey. I now use Natya Therapy with my clients and the results have been phenomenal." - Meena Kapoor, Therapist & Dancer

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"Applied Natya Therapy gave me the missing piece in my healing toolkit. The connection between movement and emotion was life-changing." - Arvind Sharma, Wellness Coach

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FAQs About the Natya Therapy Training Course

 

Is it a requirement that I should be a trained dancer?

Not by any means! Although it is all about movement, you do not need any prior dance experience but must be willing to experience your body and emotions.

 

Am I allowed to join even though I have no experience of therapy?

Yes! The course is easy to follow since it builds up fundamental concepts to bring in concepts of therapy hence being friendly towards a beginner.

 

Is the certification recognized?

Yes, they have got all the certifications and they are issued by qualified authorities and are helpful in developing a credible practice in therapeutics.

 

How does one train, is it online or offline?

It can be either because of the batch and the location different selections can be available. To inquire of future schedules please do.

 

What is the contrast of this with the dance therapy?

Applied Natya Therapy is deeply rooted in the Natya Shastra and integrates mythological storytelling, emotional psychology, and therapeutic tools, making it more holistic and structured than modern dance therapy.

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