About us.....
Vinyasa Yoga & Bharatanatyam Centre - A branch of Vasudhara Performing Arts Centre, parts the descpline of Indian Classical dance of Bharatanatyam and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, in Melbourne.

The aim of our centre is to impart knowledge in Indian Classical dance of Bharatanatyam and Ashtanga yoga with the intention of increasing community participation in multicultural Melbourne life and share the cultural and traditional values among the new generations.

The intention is to arrange seminars and workshops from leading resident and visiting artists including events and festivals at regular intervals to expose the indian traditions to the melbourne community. There is an objective to create collaborative productions with local indegenous artists and exploit the cultural diversification.

Bharatanatyam:
Bharatanatyam is an ancient Indian classical dance style, originally performed in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu, in southern India. Movement, mime and music contribute in equal measure to this beautiful dance and is evenly divided between nritta- pure dance, and nritya- expressinal compositions. Bharatanatyam is devotional in spirit yet possesses a highly stylized and sophisticated technique. Bharatanatyam is a blend of two distinct components: nritta or pure dance, utilizes a vocabulary of classical steps to create complex rhythmic patterns; nritya or expressive dance, utilizes the language of gesture, called abhinaya to express various themes from Hindu mythology, usually those of love and devotion. Emotions are suggested through various moods and the silent language of abhinaya.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga: Pioneered by late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois from Ashtanga Yoga school in Mysore, India - is a method of yoga that involves synchronizing the breath with progressive series of postures—a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind.

Meghala, who is a desciple of Dr.Vasundhara Doraswamy [Director of Vasundhara Performing Arts Centre, Mysore] in Bharatanatyam has been training for a period of 15 years and has worked as a senior lecturer in the institute for 5 years. Having practised Yoga at the Ashtanga Yoga Insititure in Mysore under late Guruji Pattabhi Jois - Meghala has the profeciency and proven credentials for the profession.

What we offer:
*Pls note - There is no age limit or restriction
Basic - Basic Bharatanatyam and Yoga with fundamentals for the beginner/novice.
Intermediate and advanced program -This program suits people who need flexibility to pick and choose dance grades and repertoire to suit themselves.
The Little Ones -available for preschool children to introduce them to the joys of all that is dance/yoga in a fun group class & build a solid infrastructure in their basics.
Casual - Casual classes for the inquisitive dancer/ yoga
Exams - Students will be offered an option to attend both theory and practical exams to achieve certification affiliated and endorsed by the parent company Vasundhara Performing Arts Centre in Mysore.
Workshops - A variety of group sessions for juniors and seniors will be conducted - there is a strategy to bring in experts every year to conduct workshops in specialised areas.

BHARATANATYAM SYLLABUS STRUCTURE
Art of Vinyasa currently operates to the same structure set by Dr.Vasundhara Doraswamy and will be provided official certification post completion of each stage:

Syllabus [click to download]

Currently classes are conducted at the venues stated in the below table:

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