Workshop by Shaktis for acid attack victims

Updated: Jan 1

Chaanv Foundation is doing some pioneering work in the realm of rehabilitating acid attack victims in Agra and Noida. These are survivors of grusome attacks of violence by their loved ones and are trying to find their footing once more in this world despite all sorts of physical and mental trauma.

Shishir Bhatnagar, a well-wisher of Shakti who himself is paraplegic inspires us. He volunteers for Chhav Foundation and he connected the Shaktis to the organization to show the Chaanv beneficiaries how dance too is a medium of overcoming grief and trauma and finding ones inner beauty. Watch here a small reel!

A young Shakti Lakshmi said this about the workshop: "So this was my second workshop and this was quite special for me because I met with these people for the very first time and they were so sweet with us. Me and my Kathak friend Sanjana- we both were there and 3 other Shaktis for Yoga I have taught them Hand mudras of Bharatanatyam- at first they seemed a bit hesitant but soon when I thought of an activity where I would enact their names out through dance- I saw them all light up and participate. And yoga girls also showed them asanas. We ate food which was made by them only that was amazing...And they were very happy and also they were enjoying with us. We asked them to participate in some movements with us. It was such a special experience as it made me realize how beauty is inside.

And Last but not the least Thank you so much to Nehha di and Himangi ma'am for giving me such a beautiful opportunity”

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