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Why are we doing this?
We often find ourselves trapped in familiar patterns: saying yes when our gut screams no, feeling paralyzed when bold action is needed, or feeling restless inside safe routines.
According to the Warrior, Settler, Nomad psychological framework of Terence Watts, every individual operates through three primary inner energies: the Firm/Controlling part (Warrior), the Kind/Nurturing part (Settler), and the Fun/Free part (Nomad). When these forces pull against one another, we feel fragmented. When understood and aligned, they become our greatest internal toolkit for resilience, clear boundaries, and grounded confidence.
What to expect in this workshop?
Aesthetic Anchoring Through Live Performance
Experience brief, live Kathak presentations portraying the fierce resolve of Durga (Warrior), the rooted grace of Saraswati & Lakshmi (Settler), and the spontaneous devotion of Meera Bai (Nomad).
Psycho-Education
Break down the strengths, pitfalls, and underlying motivations of each archetype with guided psychological framing.
Embodied Exploration
Move beyond intellectual concepts into physical postures, rhythms, and gestures to feel where these archetypes live in your muscles, breath, and posture.
Situation Mapping
Discover your dominant archetype mix and determine which energy to consciously summon when facing demanding life situations, boundary crossings, or creative blocks.
Practical Life Integration
Learn how to switch from reactive default habits to intentional, embodied responses in your work, relationships, and creative pursuits.
Mode of Exploration
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Body-Based & Somatic Movement:
Guided movement experiments using Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) principles (no dance experience needed)
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Classical Textual Wisdom:
Grounded in aesthetic frameworks from the Natyashastra and Abhinaya Darpana.
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Verbal & Expressive Processing:
Structured dialogue, expressive writing, and small-group inquiries to bridge movement insights into clear cognitive understanding.
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Safe Space:
Interactive, non-judgmental group exercises that foster authentic peer connection and mutual support.
Who must attend?
Dancers & Movement Artists:
Classical, contemporary, or freestyle practitioners looking to deepen their expressive vocabulary through a psychological and somatic lens.
Individuals Seeking Grounded Confidence:
Anyone struggling with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or speaking up, who wants to build presence using the body as a primary resource.
Curious Explorers & Culture Lovers:
Regulars of Bengaluru’s intimate art and theatre hubs who enjoy creative experiments bridging Indian heritage, storytelling, and modern mental health.
Seekers of Self-Awareness:
Anyone craving an experiential, body-first pathway to uncover unconscious patterns and build stronger internal alignment.
Meet the therapists
Deepti Hasabi
Deepti Hasabi is a Kathak educator, dancer, and certified Dance/Movement Therapy facilitator (CMTAI) who integrates the rich vocabulary of Indian classical dance with somatic healing and mental well-being. With over 7 years of teaching experience across diverse age groups, she has introduced hundreds of people to the transformative potential of movement therapy through workshops and community-centered initiatives.
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Asha Chillal
Asha Chillal is a counselling psychologist with over 8000 hours of therapy experience. She endures an eclectic approach to counseling and selectively integrates CBT, REBT, Inner child work, Narrative therapy, Attachment therories and Humanistic approaches along with mindfulness to best suit the client's needs. She is also a BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy) level 2 practitioner.She works with adults and specialises in couples therapy.