Little Steps Forward
“Your body knows the way to healing—listen to it, move with it.”
Dance Movement Therapy
Dance/movement therapy (DMT) is defined by the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) as the psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual, for the purpose of improving health and well-being.
In simpler words, DMT means understanding your thoughts and emotions through your body movements. As an individual’s movement is seen as a form of communication, we as facilitators, utilize this art form to help individuals or the group to find a way to express their emotions and their experiences which helps in their own internal processes.
Workshops :
I offer Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) workshops at various locations. These workshops are designed to help individuals reconnect with their bodies, release emotional stress, and enhance overall well-being through expressive movement.
Workshops Tailored for Different Spaces:
- Apartments & Communities – Engage in group movement therapy sessions that foster relaxation, emotional balance, and community bonding.
- Educational Institutes – Helping students manage stress, improve focus, and express themselves through movement-based therapy.
- Dance Institutes – Enhancing dancers’ emotional and physical connection through therapeutic movement exploration.
- Corporate sectors - offers a unique and effective approach to enhance mental well-being, team dynamics, and workplace productivity, and many more.
- Private One-on-One Sessions – Personalized guidance to work through emotional, mental, or physical challenges at your own pace.
Happy Toddler Hub :
We are a support Group for Tiny-Tot Parents.
Raising a toddler is a beautiful journey, but it comes with its own set of challenges and emotions. Our Therapeutic Movement workshops and sessions are designed specifically for parents of infants and toddlers (1 month to 5 years old) to support you through these early years. The sessions aim to help you connect deeply with your child, navigate parenting concerns, and enhance your well-being.
Sessions
Our sessions are available offline & online.
They incorporate creative movement practices inspired by Dance Movement Therapy principles, offering a holistic approach to parenting support:
- Movement and Dance: Engage in creative dancing and mindful movement to release stress and bond with your child.
- Expressive Arts Integration: Use art and movement to explore your emotions and experiences.
- Meditation Techniques: Simple mindfulness practices, guided imagery, and breathing exercises to promote relaxation.
- Music, Props & Creative Arts: These elements keep the sessions lively and help deepen your connection to the experiences.
Topics We Cover
Parenting Essentials
- Managing Parenting Stress, Anxiety & Self-Doubt
- Building Confidence in Parenting
- Approaches to Discipline & Screen Time Balance
- Juggling Career, Household & Parenting Responsibilities
Bonding & Growing Together
- Navigating Tantrums & Hyperactivity
- Supporting Toddler Learning & Milestones
- Understanding Parenting Styles & Toddler Development
- Setting Healthy Boundaries for toddlers
- Nurturing Sibling Bonds & Preparing for a new sibling.
Self-Care & Connection
- Healing & Addressing Personal Stress & Trauma
- Self-Care Routines – prioritizing well-being amidst parenting
- Navigating Parenting Transitions – from infant to toddler to early childhood stages
Upcoming Projects
Roots to Wings – “Connecting Parents, Teachers, and Children for a Thriving Preschool Community”
A yearly program with preschools where we cover topics like,
Aruna Nagaraj
Movement facilitator
Each workshop is adapted to the needs of the participants, ensuring a safe, non-judgmental space for healing, self-expression, and growth. Whether you are looking for stress relief, emotional release, or holistic well-being, these sessions offer a transformative journey through movement.
Types of Sessions
- Parent-Only Sessions: Focus on the parent's well-being and personal growth.
- Parent & Toddler Sessions: Participate with your little one in activities that nurture bonding and shared joy.
Who must attend?
All parents of toddlers are welcome in this inclusive space, including:
- New parents
- Working parents
- Stay-at-home parents
- Single parents