Theatre at eAmbalam -Team eAmbalam General Introduction Classical theatre inclusive of Greek theatre, Roman theatre and the Eastern theatrical traditions emerged as early as 6th century (BC) onwards and continue in some form or the other till date. Post-classical theatre in the West took alternate forms and was influenced by [...]
Lavani – an overview – Team eAmbalam Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the beats of Dholki, a percussion instrument. It is a genre of music popular in Maharashtra and southern Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Originally, it was used as a form of entertainment and morale booster to [...]
Yoga at eAmbalam -Team eAmbalam Yoga Yoga is for anyone who is willing to have a healthier, stress-free life. It encourages self-reflection as a way to inner peace and exercises both the body and mind. Artists benefit from Yoga in multiple ways. At eAmbalam To complement quality training in Indian [...]
KALARI (PAYATTU) -Team eAmbalam In the South Indian languages of Thamizh and Malayalam, the word Kalari signifies two totally different things – the battlefield and the floor where grains are threshed. It also indicated the training ground of martial arts like Payattu. One of the oldest fighting systems this art [...]
MEDITATION, ART & LIFE -Team eAmbalam The Latin verb meditari has the meanings of “to think, contemplate, devise and ponder”. From this arose the English word “Meditation”. This has acquired many meanings over the years but it always has the aim of single pointed concentration and includes qualities like patience, [...]
TAI CHI – Compiled and re-presented by Team eAmbalam T’ai Chi Ch’uan’ has developed a worldwide following among people since the widespread promotion of its health benefits in the early 20th century. The term “t’ai chi ch’uan” translates as “supreme ultimate fist”, “boundless fist”, “supreme ultimate boxing” or “great extremes boxing”. [...]
‘The Untellable Story’ – Compiled by Team eAmbalam with the Performers About: Akatha Kahani is a song, story and dance presentation on Kabir, 14th century mystic poet and radical thinker. Description: You don’t meet Kabir. He happens to you. Mystic weaver, radical poet, social thinker, synthesizer of religions… we call [...]
202 – not out! .. 202!..What’s that?!.. Just a number? Hmm.. na.. .then, what? ..Well… let me begin.. Suzanne, 32 year old fit and smart young and tall well built lady, who happened to be my instructor at the basic mountaineering course came over to Chennai to do a bicycle [...]
Each and every one of us has something in common with someone we call hero. Whether its competition, understanding, or sensibility, we can each show our inner hero. For me, I was never connected by athleticism, intelligence, or courage. I was connected through passion, a passion for my culture. Dance [...]
This man never ceases to amaze me. At 83, he walks into my concert this December 2012 assisted by his son, sits in the first row and through the entire concert. He never leaves before telling what he felt about the concert. On some occasions he has written spontaneous poetry, [...]
