Rtva
“Your body knows the way to healing—listen to it, move with it.”
Rtva, Wellness in every step, presents,
Wellness Programs for Children Using Creative Movement Therapy
Empowering children’s minds, bodies, and hearts, that’s the mission of our Creative Movement
Therapy wellness programs in schools. Our approach bridges scientific research with age-old Indian wisdom, offering holistic growth opportunities for every child.
Why Creative Movement Therapy?
Creative Movement Therapy (CMT), also known as Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) is a sciencebacked modality that uses expressive movement for cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. Studies prove CMT helps children improve memory, focus, resilience, selfconfidence, and leadership skills while supporting mental health and emotional well-being. By blending dance, movement, and therapy, students experience learning that is joyful, engaging, and deeply transformative.
How is it Different from Regular Dance Classes?
Unlike regular dance classes focused on choreography and performance, CMT prioritizes cognitive development, emotional expression, self-discovery, self-esteem building, and mindful movement. Every session is designed to bolster confidence, address learning difficulties, build social skills, and build self-awareness. Children are encouraged to explore their own movement vocabulary, create freely, and experience the therapeutic benefits of movement in a nurturing, non-competitive environment.
Why Do Schools Need This?
Policy Support & Research:
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 advocates experiential, holistic, and inclusive learning, integrating arts and movement for cognitive, physical, and emotional development.
The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and CBSE guidelines prioritise creative arts, movement, value-based education, and health in curricula. Education experts highlight early exposure to arts, movement, and Indian Knowledge Systems as key for foundational development, emotional regulation, and lifelong learning.
School Benefits:
Movement therapy programs align with these mandates, offering practical tools for social-emotional learning, stress management, leadership building, and inclusive instruction, addressing current challenges in student well-being and academic achievement.
The Programs We Offer
1. One-Time Short Workshops & Year-long Programs for Students:
We offer a dynamic and customizable range of workshops specially designed for children in schools. This list is only suggestive. We recognise that each school has unique needs and priorities, so we work closely with educators to tailor workshop themes, formats, and frequency accordingly.
Our programs can be delivered as:
- Engaging in one-time short workshops focusing on specific themes
- Year-long comprehensive courses integrating multiple topics over time
- Flexible scheduling with weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly sessions
NEP Education Stage | Suggested Workshop Topics (Primary Goals) | SecondaryLearningOutcomes |
Foundational Stage (3-8years) | – Self-expression and confidence building – Movement for emotional regulation – MindfulnessSessions – BodyPositivity – SensoryIntegrationActivities | Improved self-esteem and communication, Emotional awareness and regulation, Healthy body image, Enhanced sensory processing and focus |
Preparatory Stage(8-11 years) | – Stressandanxietyreduction – Mentalandphysicalwellness – Digitalmentalhealthsupport – Diversity and Inclusion through Dance | Stress resilience and relaxation, Physical fitness and wellness, Responsible digital habits, Empathy and social inclusion |
MiddleStage (11-14years) | – Mentalhealthliteracyforchildren – Creativeproblem-solving – LeadershipSkills – CulturalExploration | Awareness of mental health, Critical thinking and innovation, Communication and teamwork, Cultural appreciation |
SecondaryStage (14-18 years) | – LeadershipSkills(advanced) – Digital mental health support (advanced) – Creative problem-solving (complex) – Mentalhealthliteracy(deepened) | Advanced decision-making, Digital citizenship responsibility, Complex problem-solving, Psychological insight and self- awareness |
2. TEACHER WORKSHOPS:
- Movement-based facilitation skills to boost classroom engagement and emotional support
- Trauma-informed teaching for safe, nurturing environments
- Strategies for inclusive classrooms with children from diverse backgrounds, learning difficulties, and physical disabilities
- Integration of Indian Knowledge Systems for enriched cultural learning
Teacher Well-being & Development Programs
- Stress and time management techniques
- Classroom management strategy
- Mental wellness therapy sessions
- Supporting teacher resilience for healthier classrooms
Aligned with NEP 2020’s model of CPD:
The National Education Policy 2020 (para 5.15 and 5.16) underscores the need for Continuous Professional Development (CPD), mandating at least 50 hours annually for every teacher and school leader. NEP places teachers as the foundation of educational excellence, encouraging ongoing self-improvement and staying current with the latest innovations in teaching and classroom practices. Our workshops, on topics like “Happy Classrooms,” “Stress management”, and “Promoting mental health & wellness among students”, are designed to help educators meet these CPD requirements, ensuring both personal growth and enriched student outcomes.
3. One-on-One Therapy & Wellness Counsellor Services:
We offer dedicated Wellness Counsellor Services for schools to support the well-being of both students and teachers. Through personalized movement therapy sessions, we address individual growth, challenges, and overall wellness needs.
4. Parent Programs:
Family workshops for at-home support, parent-child bonding, emotional health, and holistic growth using movement strategies.
We invite schools to collaborate in creating a curriculum that best fits the developmental stage, cultural context, and wellness goals of their students, applying evidence-based Dance Movement Therapy techniques and cultural insights.
Why Should Schools Choose Us?
- We are a team of certified Dance Movement Therapists, classical dance teachers, and curriculum developers, each with years of professional experience in therapeutic educational settings. We have facilitated movement therapy for hundreds of children and teachers, blending modern research, traditional wisdom, and evidence-based practice to deliver measurable outcomes. Our expertise guarantees safe, impactful, and genuinely holistic growth for every participant, and we partner with you to create truly thriving learning communities.
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