BEGINNERS Series
Fundamentals of 5ElementDance
with Dr. Vena Ramphal
MOVEMENT MEDITATION
AT A GLIMPSE
ACTIVATE YOUR CORE
Add power and stability to your movements by connecting with your body's core
ANIMATE YOUR HANDS THROUGH MUDRAS
Experience the essence of Yoga and Tantra through specific hand gestures.
ENGAGE YOUR BREATH
Deepen the spiritual awareness of your body through pranayama.
5Elements in Practice
The five elements ( earth, water, fire, air, and ākāśa) are recognised in the Indian wisdom traditions as fundamental ingredients of reality at the cosmic and individual levels. 5ElementDance is a spiritual method to explore, express, and embody these elements. It was created by Dr. Vena Ramphal, a celebrated dance artist and scholar of the Indian wisdom traditions.
THE ROOTS OF 5ELEMENTDANCE
- AN ACCESSIBLE SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
5ElementDance sequences are created from the exquisite karana movements of Indian dance. The karanas contain the spiritual essence of Indian classical dance and yoga and are found across India in temple sculptures.
Over four decades of dance practice, Dr. Ramphal has developed a complete philosophy of dance and embodied spirituality based on nurturing a conscious relationship with your body. Rather than copying steps from a teacher, 5ElementDance expands your own innate capacity and confidence for expressive and joyful movement.
You do not need any previous experience of dance or meditation. You do need a willingness to trust your body’s ability to express its own unique spiritual beauty.
Lesson series
5 Benefits of Completing this Course
Other students who have studied with Vena
“I never knew I could move like that. Vena unlocked something in me that I sensed when I see her dance but I didn’t think I could do it. I have a totally new kind of confidence. And my hands! I can’t stop doing the mudras.”
“I want to express gratitude for the movements activating the core. I’ve felt a gap in that part of my body for years….now I can feel how powerful it is to engage my core again.”
“Following the workshop I felt more assertive and carefree, and like I'd made progress on some personal issues. Vena's caring and empowering presence enables an immediate freedom of expression, her work is liberating and like a breath of fresh air. Thanks again”
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Meet the instructor
Vena Ramphal PhD.
Vena Ramphal is dance artist and wellbeing coach. She trained in classical Indian dance at the Bhavan, U.K., and in Chennai, India. She gained her PhD in Philosophy and Dance at SOAS, London University (2006). Vena is an accredited coach with Performance Coach Training and the Cultural Leadership Programme (2008).
Since 2008 she has coached and run workshops on personal and spiritual development. Vena brings movement and meditation into her work as a coach, helping people to achieve results more quickly and easily. Clients include celebrities, Olympic althetes, and business leaders from around the world.
Vena has a growing media profile and has been featured on Sky News, BBC radio, Elle, Cosmo, GQ and other media outlets.
Vena has performed internationally and at leading venues including The Linbury at the Royal Opera House, The Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadlers Wells. She has created dance for screen, including a commission from Channel 4, and choreographed for opera and theatre. Her dance performances are known for their spiritual quality.
Since 2008 she has coached and run workshops on personal and spiritual development. Vena brings movement and meditation into her work as a coach, helping people to achieve results more quickly and easily. Clients include celebrities, Olympic althetes, and business leaders from around the world.
Vena has a growing media profile and has been featured on Sky News, BBC radio, Elle, Cosmo, GQ and other media outlets.