Hi, I'm Tanya, a Dance/Creative Movement Therapy Facilitator from India.
Hi, I'm Tanya, a Dance/Creative Movement Therapy Facilitator from India.
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What is Dance/Creative Movement Therapy?
Dance movement therapy is officially defined as "the psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual, for the purpose of improving health and well-being" (American Dance Therapy Association)
Creative Movement Therapy Association of India CMTAI defines dance movement therapy (DMT) as a psychotherapeutic framework that uses movement and dance to strengthen the mind-body connection.
Dance movement therapy is officially defined as "the psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual, for the purpose of improving health and well-being" (American Dance Therapy Association)
Creative Movement Therapy Association of India CMTAI defines dance movement therapy (DMT) as a psychotherapeutic framework that uses movement and dance to strengthen the mind-body connection.
Highlights from March 2026
Dialogue for
Cancer Survivors at SCICC 2026
Dialogue for
Cancer Survivors at SCICC 2026
On 9 March,2026 I got a chance to hold space and facilitate Dance/Movement Therapy session at the State Conference on Integrative Cancer Care, held at Indian Medical Association by Sanjeevani, Life beyond Cancer. The session began with introducing Dance/Movement Therapy and led to movements that can help the cancer patients build reslience in the body, during and after their treatment. The sharing brought up the importance of Group and community care for the patients at hospitals and home. Most of the participants said that they started feeling better as soon as the movement activity started. It was a wonderful and learning experience observing what came up as the session unfolded.
Mixing Modalities!
Mixing Modalities!
We organised a Dance/Movement Therapy session with Sound Healing to bring out the grounding element of music to the authentic movement of the participants. The session took place at Archon Fitness Studio, Mohali on a Saturday Morning. The session was facilitated by Tanya Sharma for Dance/Movement Therapy and Pragya for Sound Healing (Co-founder Yokalp studios). The participants left the space feeling refreshed, Relaxed and recharged!
Vision Board in Dialogue style!
Vision Board in Dialogue style!
Using the old "Vision board activity" and giving it a little DMT tadka, I held space for the women working at Eclerx to attune to their body and its senses and create a vision board lead by what their body tells them. We often let our mind lead when we think of our future but at this workshop we found that the body had a different story to tell. After some conversation between the mind and body we found the common ground to set a vision for ourselves which aligns with our mind, body and soul!
I am grateful for Zariya, for organising the space for such creative and refreshing women. This women's day would be extra special for all the inspiring and uplifting conversations that were exchanged at the event for Eclerx Women's day celebration.
Initiatives
Initiatives
As a Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) facilitator, my work is rooted in the understanding that the body is not only a vessel of expression but also a gateway to healing, transformation, and self-awareness. I strive to create safe, inclusive, and culturally attuned spaces that invite individuals to reconnect with their bodies, process emotions, and cultivate inner resilience through movement.
Drawing from my academic background in psychology, my training in Dance/Movement Therapy, and my lived experiences with Indian folk movement traditions, my facilitation is both clinically informed and creatively rich.
Here are some of the core initiatives I have designed and facilitated:
D-Stress: A DMT-based mental health retreat that offers participants accessible, embodied tools for managing stress before it becomes overwhelming. Rooted in prevention, awareness, and healing, D-Stress focuses on integrating body-based practices with psychological insight.
Dialogue: A long-term DMT offering that centers around storytelling, reflective movement, and emotional exploration, providing participants with space to engage in deep, body-based conversations with themselves and others.
Nritya Yatra: A unique initiative blending Dance/Movement Therapy with Indian movement philosophies. Nritya Yatra explores the intersection of traditional dance, psychological insight, and therapeutic movement, offering participants a culturally grounded path to healing and self-discovery along with Therapeutics from Travel Psychology.
Rooted Together: Sessions for SA Survivors and their Partners
Community-Based Sessions Workshops: Conducted with youth, women, caregivers, and mental health professionals, these workshops are designed to support emotional regulation, trauma-informed care, and expressive freedom.
Collaborative Programs: In partnership with wellness centers, NGOs, and educational institutions, I co-create DMT-informed interventions that bring movement-based mental health practices into broader community and clinical settings.
Each initiative reflects my commitment to making Dance/Movement Therapy meaningful, accessible, and relevant in both traditional and contemporary Indian contexts.
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