Dance Movement Therapy
26th Nov to 30th Nov
Age 18+
OLD MANALI, HIMACHAL PRADESH
Overview
Dance Movement Therapy, or DMT, is a unique form of therapy that uses movement and dance to foster healing and personal growth. It recognizes the powerful connection between our bodies and our emotions, allowing us to express ourselves in ways words sometimes can’t.
If you’re looking for a way to improve your emotional wellbeing and express yourself more freely, DMT might be a valuable tool for you.
What is DMT?
Through DMT, you can:
- Explore the link between your mind and body
- Express emotions non-verbally
- Discover yourself through creative movement
- Feel safe and supported in a therapeutic environment
- DMT has been known to be beneficial for a variety of challenges including:
- Emotional difficulties like depression or anxiety
- Physical chronic pains
- Developmental challenges like Autism or ADHD
- Personal growth and self-discovery
If you’re looking for a way to improve your emotional well-being and express yourself more freely, DMT might be a valuable tool for you.
The Mentor
Akanksha holds a diploma in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. She has interned as a DMT facilitator at Balaji Health Care Institute, Vasind, focusing on the physical and mental wellness of senior citizens. Along with facilitating elders, she has also worked with children with special needs at the Little Hearts Learning Center, Chembur, where she conducted sessions for underprivileged children and individuals with typical
neurotic profiles
Itinerary
Day 1
- Opening movement session
- Introduction to DMT
- The setting of ground rules
Day 2
Morning session
- Understanding body and mind connection and how it affects the mood and emotion.
- Creating body awareness
- Expanding body movement.
Evening session
- Rhythm circle and culminating the day with reflection and sharing
Day 3
Morning session
- Expanding body movement and working on the concept of “self” in the context of our daily lives through art and movement.
Evening session
- Movement tableu and reflection
Day 4
Morning session
- Group Activity
- Experiencing and creating self-care techniques of DMT for oneself
Evening session
- Body tapping and rhythm circle
- And sharing insights into the sessions
Day 5
- Group Activity
- Culminating the session with closing movement and expressing gratitude through art and movement
Inclusion
Day 1: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2 to Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 5: Breakfast.
All meals will be Simple Veg meals.
Stay in Old Manali during the retreat. (Stay on double sharing basis).
Mentoring during retreat.
Two online sessions before the retreat.
Exclusion
Anything that is not mentioned above.
Party beverages.
Personal medicines.
Pick up and drop journey.
Insurance.
Any kind of personal expenses.
Yoga Mat.
Starting from
Rs. 27,999
₹ 21,500/-
Through DMT, you can:
- Explore the *link* between your mind and body*
- *Express* emotions nonverbally
- *Discover* yourself through creative movement
- *Feel* safe and supported in a therapeutic environment