The term Catharsis is defined as the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. Before words trained our tongues to move, we said everything we needed to through our bodies. Dance and movement is a form of communication that sometimes helps an individual to convey in a single moment the complexity and depth of feelings that cannot be put into words. Danc
e movement therapy works on the principle of mind body connection where changes in one leads to subsequent changes in the other. Materials of the unconscious mind, including our thoughts, emotions anxieties get reflected on our body and it is the role of the movement therapist to work with the natural movement of the client to deal with the unconscious conflicts. Being an expressive therapy it helps to release the emotional tensions and energies which then results in a clear connection with oneself and others. The therapy aims at providing a holistic development and well-being to the individual by furthering physical, cognitive, emotional and social integration. Thus the person emerges more balanced with greater self esteem, greater self awareness and better problem solving skills. Catharsis offers both individual and group sessions. It also provides customized workshops for educational institutes, corporate organizations, ngos and various hospital and treatment centres.
