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Dance Day marked by Healing Our Earth

The healing, creative and joyful elements of dance were highlighted recently at an event by Healing Our Earth team marking International Dance Day.

Talks and presentations across a variety of genres were highlighted ranging from Mythological Journey through Bharatanatyam by Sayoni Dey (Belgium), World Peace through Indian Classical dance by Suhani Dhanki Mody, Bollywood dance by Nina Darmeci Kotecha, Fusion dance by Angelique Parvez, an Environmental dance photography book by Sam Kumar (India), Contemporary & Ballet Fusion by Emma Levene, Folk dances by Neha Sachin, Healing through TranscenDance by Dr Wai Ching Lee (Malaysia), Passion and Technology in dance by Maida Withers (USA), Puppet dance by Shine Krishna (India), Sufism and Middle Eastern dance by Ramizi El-Edlibi (USA), Rich and Diverse Tribal Dances of India by Dr Ragasudha Vinjamuri, Power of Multi-Cultural dance music by Jesse Manno (USA), Dance education for children by Jill Bittinger (USA) and Transforming lives through dance by Dr Honey Kalaria, who was one of the hosts herself joined by Researcher and Film Maker Sharron Rose (USA), who has also presented her dance journey on the occasion.

Sayoni Dey presenting at HOE program

The 5-hour session has culminated in a Q and A session where the panellists have answered questions posed on their specialities.

The future events of Healing Our Earth are a session on Ayurveda Special on 9th May and Wellness & Healthy Lifestyle for Families on 16th May and Global Day for Parents on 30th May which will be shown live on www.healingourearth.com

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Marking one year of social commitment by Healing Our Earth

Yoga & Meditation demonstrations, Healthy diet and Self-Care, Prayers and Chanting for Well Being & Peace, marking festivals, and Music and Dance have been the core sessions conducted on each Sunday for a full continuous year, for the benefit of communities around the world- writes Ragasudha Vinjamuri.

Come Sunday and there is an intense 5-hour program focusing on a weekly theme, encompassing speakers and presenters from across different continents. A range of subjects have been covered all throughout the year 2020, which continued into 2021 till date. Requiring dedication and commitment for this sustained activity, this immensely community-oriented program conceived and produced by Nil Kumar is supported by a like-minded team, on and off camera.

The latest events have been Yoga and Meditation, and Hanuman Jayanti celebrations. Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) by Hatha Yoga practitioner Himanshu Mehta (India), breathing techniques by  Patanjali Yoga practitioner Bejal Patel,  Yoga demonstration by Dr Mehul Shah, presentation by Raja Yoga Instructor Amarjeet Kaur Doowa (Thailand), impacts of Mudras and pressure points by Kamu Palan, Yoga demo by Rashmi Vyas, Meditation session by Saiksha Samboo (Mauritius) and associates have adorned Sunday, 18 April, while Bhajans and Kirtans by Meena Trivedy, Rupa Soni, Girish Jogia, Sneha Makanji, Neelima Penumarthy , talks by Hemangbhai, Sheena Parmar, and different community organisation contributions, have all enriched the Hanuman Jayanti Celebrations on Sunday, 25 April.

The hosts for these sessions have been Dr Honey Kalaria, Dr Lalit Sodha, Mena Trivedy, Sarita Menon, Saivani Samboo and Shivali Ruparelia.