Our experiences with schools in the process of the conduct the Life Art Education program (www.lifearteducation.in) in schools, is that competition is ingrained in the Indian psyche. All schools feel proud to showcase their in-house talents, hence there is this mad rush for competitions. What are the plus points [...]
SCIENCE OF YOGA / YOGA & NADA YOGA (Vinay Siddaiah – www. Yogavijnana.in | www.eambalam.com ) An enterprising and inquisitive engineer by attitude and profession, extended his mental state of being curious into understanding the depth of Yoga. He started his journey under Mr. Sanjay Gurvekar and later he learnt [...]
One cool evening midst the sweet breeze, my parents and I took a walk in the Montgomery zoo, Alabama, USA. The time was so apt; the Kangaroos were hopping around to reach their placements. We sat down near the hoppers. Mesmerized by nature’s beauty, I started singing Konnakol (Vocal Percussion). [...]
All Hindu festivals have their own significance and importance. Hindu culture has a rich heritage, with numerous festivals. Each celebrated festival throughout the year has its own distinct value and ritual practice. Ugadi is celebrated in many states like Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Ugadi marks the beginning of the [...]
Gone are the days when Carnatic music, Dance and other major art forms were offered as optional activities at Schools. Some forward looking schools are starting to include these art forms as part of their regular curriculum and this is a welcome change. Out of my personal experience of going [...]
To complement quality training in Indian classical performing arts training, especially, Karnatic Vocal and Bharathanatyam by leading performers and guidance by stalwarts, eAmbalam has a specialized wellness resource wing to cater to the students and performers of the artistic genres. Regular sessions are conducted with these specialists. Yoga at [...]
SaMaaGaMa 2013 was a great learning for all of us at eAmbalam. We were extremely satisfied that we got under privileged school children interact with stalwarts during workshops. Our efforts were also reinforced by the participation of some members of the community in workshops and concerts. A more wholehearted response [...]
In the heart of Manhattan, tucked quietly amidst the chaotic surroundings of New York is the Bhakthi Center, a temple and community center, set up and run by the devotees of the ISKCON. Friday and Sunday were my dates for music workshops and Saturday and Sunday for Indira [...]
With their brainchild eAmbalam’s vision being “Creating Artists Everywhere” the Ramprasadhs are surely a motivating performing arts family. T.V.Ramprasadh A prominent Carnatic classical vocalist, his captivating voice, clarity in diction, uncompromising adherence of tradition and unique style have evoked unqualified approbation of all listeners. He has had his initial training [...]
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 [...]
