Natya Rehab

Health and wellness for dancers who pursue Indian Classical and Folk styles

10/10/2025

🦵 Knee pain in aramandi? You’re not alone.
The knee is already under heavy load in this position—and poor technique makes it worse.

👉 The #1 fix: alignment.
Keep your knee tracking right over your second toe—not collapsing forward, not drifting back.

It’s a small shift, but it can save your knees from pain and injury in the long run. 🙌

Try it out in your next practice & tell us if you feel the difference! 💃✨

10/03/2025

✨ Dancers, are you guilty of sticking your butt out in aramandi? 🙈
It might feel normal, but it actually puts extra stress on your low back and legs—leading to pain and injuries over time.

Here’s a simple hack 👉 use the “pelvis triangle” trick to keep your spine neutral and your aramandi safe. 🔺
No more over-tucking, no more arching—just strong, pain-free dance! 💃

Save this for your next practice & tag a friend who needs this! 🩷

09/19/2025

✨ We were so proud to sponsor Ananta: The Legend Lives On by Samudra Dance Creations, honoring the legendary Padma Bhushan Prof. C.V. Chandrasekhar.

An evening of breathtaking dance, live music, and legacy — right here in Cupertino 💫

At Right Stack Physical Therapy, we love supporting the dance community through our Natya Rehab & Wellness Program, helping dancers prevent injuries, build strength, and shine on stage.

💃✨ Here’s to more nights where art, tradition, and wellness come together!

11/16/2024

We had a great time at our workshops with our amazing studio partners recently! It’s always so fulfilling to collaborate with these wonderful teachers and answer inquisitive questions from engaged students. The energy and enthusiasm the students bring is heartwarming! 💫

09/27/2024

Proud to have been a sponsor of Smaran Dance Festival! It was unique as it had different Indian classical dance forms come together on the same stage.

Dr. Divya was able to interact with both performers and attendees to share a little bit about Natya PT services. We look forward to offer Natya services to dancers pursuing various Indian classical dance forms!

09/26/2024

Join us for our next cycle of Natya Dance Conditioning classes starting this Friday Sept 27th at 6am PST!

NDC classes are weekly 1 hour sessions focused on cross conditioning for dancers.

We work on mobility, strength, endurance, power and more.

New and familiar friends and dancers are welcome at any point in the cycle.

Registration link in bio! See you soon!

05/28/2024

I attended my patient’s arangetram a couple of weekends ago with my mom. I always enjoy helping young Bharatnatyam dancers recover from injuries as well as educate them on injury prevention as they are gearing up for one of the most important dance performances of their lives.

It was a proud moment for me to see Shruti do her movements flawlessly and with a smile on her face. It touched my heart when she mentioned me in her ‘thank you’ speech. But what was truly the icing on the cake was when she said that she is now inspired to spread the knowledge of injury prevention to other dancers.

My work as a dance physical therapist is truly done when I can help each one teach one! Congratulations Shruti!! - Dr. Divya

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05/22/2024

We had a great time at our second studio partner workshop at .kala.nilayam with and her lovely students!

We worked core strengthening exercises and learned how to use the major core muscle in Bharatnatyam to improve posture and reduce joint loading and pain. We also had discussions on individual pain and mobility concerns.

We love helping dancers be their best! Thanks to the group for being warm and receptive!

05/14/2024

Today was a fun time at NDC! We tried a new core exercise and sumo squats.

Join us to get your work out in! Link in bio

04/24/2024

NDC session with two lovely dancers and . We are working on single leg deadlifts with resistance for stability and strength.

Join us! Link in bio

04/06/2024

Dancers, let's dive into the anatomy of our bodies, the very tools of our artistry.

Quadriceps muscles, located in the front of your thigh, are the powerhouse behind many of our movements – from enduring aramandi to navigating jathis! 💪

Comprising four distinct muscles, as illustrated above, they originate from the hip and extend down to the knee. Their role? Flexing the hip, straightening the knee, and stabilizing the patella.

From rising from a chair to executing dynamic kicks and leaps, our quads are constantly at work, supporting many of our movements.

So, how do we ensure these muscles are primed for peak performance? Incorporate strength and plyometric exercises into your regimen. Strengthening exercises like squats, lunges, and leg presses can help build endurance and stability, while plyometric exercises like jumps and bounds can enhance explosive power – all vital for dancers seeking to elevate their dance.

03/08/2024

Embarking on your arangetram journey? 🌟 Ensure a safe and empowered path with our specialized support. Studies show that having access to a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable about performing arts can help reduce the risk of injury.

Our 1:1 sessions and the arangetram package are designed to mitigate injury risks, enhance postural awareness, and improve strength, endurance and power to help you be your best during thr performance.

Reach out to us with any questions and let us help you on your journey 🥰

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333 W Maude Avenue, Suite 103
Sunnyvale, CA
94085

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https://rightstackpt.com/

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