The Living Prakriti: Where Body Meets Text

Harmoni s ing Natya and Ayur Shastra English Where does the medical text end, and the dance text begin? This evening of cultural and wellness showcase is an exploration of kinetic healing, where the moving metaphor of dance meets the timeless, therapeutic science of Ayurveda. C urat ed by Dr . Lata Surendra , this show explores a beautiful truth through artist e s who have crossed seventy winters that the body is a living palm-leaf manuscript. Every crease of the face tells a myth, every deliberate stance mirrors Ayurvedic structural stability, and every breath commands the stage. Witness this sacred synthesis of Natya s hastra and Ayur s hastra brought to life across generations and genres . T he evening showcases some of the seasoned e xponents of dance forms — legendary masters over the age of 70 who will demonstrate how the natural biological transitions of aging become cosmic transformations, shifting away from exhausting acrobatics to command the stage through the pure depth of lived experience. The dialogue and performances by leading c lassical dance e xponents concludes with a unique modern presentation by SreejithDancity, where c ontemporary dancers will deconstruct these ancient concepts of Prakriti, Gunas and Doshas. Through fluid, innovative choreography by Sreejith they will map the internal, microscopic healing energies of Ayurveda onto a modern canvas—proving that these concepts are timeless, fluid, and universally transformative. This is more than a performance. It is a testament to ageless living, cultural continuity, and movement as medicine Direct ed & curat ed by Dr . Lata Surendra Artist e s: Dr. JeyanthyYogarajah, Jhelum Paranjape, Chitra Sukumaran, Darshana Jhaveri, Shovana Narayan, Sunayna Hazarilal, Dr. Sucheta Bhide Chaphekar, Dr. Jeyanthy Yogarajah, Jhelum Paranjape, Kalashri Dr. Lata Surendra, Chitra Sukumaran Speakers: Dr. Uma Rele, Dr. Lata Narayan, Dr. Rajyalaksmi Seth Produced by Dr . Lata Surendra in collaboration with AIAA Dr Rekha Gour Box Office: 9th October for Members &12th October for Public. Time: 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm IST Hall: Experimental Theatre Age: 6+