Cosmic Dance of Shiva Yoga and Chhau Dance Workshop
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Cosmic Dance of ShivaYoga and Chhau Dance Workshop
Journey into the Cosmic Dance of Shiva, a workshop that weaves together Yoga and Chhau dance with Yogeshwari Giri.
Chhau—a tribal martial dance from eastern India—is a vibrant and athletic art form that channels raw, primal energy through fluid, dynamic movement. Unlike the lyrical and refined gestures of Indian classical dance, Chhau pulses with vigor, vitality, and a deep connection to nature and mythology. Its expressive vocabulary blends grace with grounded power, celebrating both the earthly and the divine.
This workshop includes:
* Yoga and body conditioning to prepare and awaken the body
* Sword dance movements and foundational Chhau steps
* The Dance of Shiva (Shiva Tandava) — exploring both the philosophy of Shiva’s cosmic dance and its embodied expression through movement
What to bring: Water • Towel • Comfortable clothes for movement
No prior experience is required to attend this workshop. Everyone is welcome to work at their own pace and capacity.
About the Facilitator: Yogeshwari Giri (Yuki Taniguchi) performs the Shiva Tandava of Mayurbhanj Chhau, a martial art dance from East India. She trained in Odisha under Padmashri Dr. Ileana Citaristi and Guru Trilochan Mohanta, two eminent exponents of this form. She has also trained in Kalaripayattu, the traditional martial art of India, under Master Biju Nair in Brisbane, Australia. The spiritual name, Yogeshwari Giri, was bestowed upon her by Shivraj Giri at the Kumbha Mela in Haridwar.
Location
Space Saraswati
11 Trood St., Macgregor Queensland 4109
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