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FIRST INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP- A SEVENTH INTERNATIONAL EVENT ORGANIZED BY NADA : A REPORT |
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The workshop was attended by some 60 delegates drawn apart from the nearby Chennai – from Bangalore, Coimbatore, Kochi, Meerut, Mumbai, New Delhi, New Mumbai, Puduchery, Trivandrum, and also from other countries (viz., Australia, Belgium, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, etc.). Tamil Nadu, which boasts of the three seasons in a year (namely, hot , hotter and the hottest) |
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had this lovely place Tiruvannamalai thrown open to music therapists with verdurous and serene settings of Sparsa Ecotel Resort at Tiruvannamalai which provided a backdrop for the wonderful seminar attended by the wonderful people. |
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THE TOPICS AND THEMES HANDLED IN WORKSHOP- 2014 |
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Brain Functions and Rhythms (A key-note presentation) to be followed by: Silence, Pranava Japa or Om Chanting, Brahmari Pranayama, Garbharaksha Mantra, Nada Anusandhana, Voice yoga, Music & Aroma, Music & Snakes in Healing Traditions, Nada Yoga, Imagery in Music and Story-telling, Soundarya Lahari for Schizophrenic, Music Therapy, Raga Rasanubhava, |
Healing Strokes of Mridangam, Mystery of Hearing, Sound Vibrations, Raga Yamuna Kalyani, Music & Moods, A Case Study on Music Therapy for an elderly, Hanuman Chalisa, Raga Bagesree and Sivaranjani, Beatles and the Beat Generation and Music for Music Therapy. |
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FEEDBACK FROM SOME PARTICIPANTS: |
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While the majority of the Workshop Participants had rated the Workshop as 'Excellent', some had rated it 'Very Good', while quite a few, "Good'. Nobody rated it as "shame shame", though such a provision was made available in the Feedback Form.. |
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Ishwarlall , South Africa: "Extremely Enlightening, lots to learn – a very beautiful variety !" |
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Anandavalli Narayanan, Puduchery : "Workshop atmosphere exhilarating and food superb!" |
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M.A. Shrivarsha, Bangalore: "I feel lucky for having this opportunity. I would like to attend these kind of workshops every month if provided!" |
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Mridula Sivaram , Mumbai: "Working arrangement is excellent!" |
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S. Suresh Kumar, Puducherry: "Could improve my perception on music therapy!" |
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Vijaya Raju, New Delhi : "Complete bliss..completely immersed in the event!" |
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Dr Gowri Dorairajan, Puducherry: "Very conducive.. was informal, connecting and informative!" |
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Shobha Sekhar, Australia : "Thanks, a great feeling indeed!" |
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P.K. Seshadri, Chennai: "Workshop quality and content- excellent!" |
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P. Sreelatha, Kochi: "Workshop experience- excellent!" |
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Daisy Lewis, U.K. "Enjoyable as always!" |
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Dr. Sumanta Thakur, Kolkata: "Yes, I got lot of positive information!" |
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Punita Trivedi, Vadordara : "So holy place, it's a God's grace to come to know about NADA. Felt too good. Built confidence. Everything excellent" |
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Dr Priya Sitaraman, Kolkata: "Excellent- well organized and coordinated! Very enjoyable with a variety of ideas and thoughts generated and shared. Music has connected people! |
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Gwendoline De Wolffs, Belgium: "Amazing knowledge!" |
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Sanjay R. Trivedi, Vadodara: "Very useful..learnt so many aspects of music in different aspects of life. Very informative and pleasant!" |
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(Compiled by: Jayashree, Volunteer, NCMT) |
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