Where Inner Resonance
Meets Outward Movement
A structured, two-hour peaceful experience blending Yoga, Natyashastra and rhythm dynamics, built to un-desk the modern body. No prior dance experience required.
दुःखार्तानां श्रमार्तानां शोकार्तानां तपस्विनाम् ।
विश्रामजननं लोके नाट्यमेतद्भविष्यति ॥
"For those afflicted by sorrow, fatigue, grief, and austerities, this art of drama (nāṭya) shall become a source of rest, relief, and rejuvenation in the world."
— Natyashastra, Verse 112An Executive Summary
Modern corporate demands create chronic physical tension and mental burnout. Laya Within is a structured, 2-hour peaceful experience blending Yoga, Natyashastra, and rhythm dynamics.
Designed specifically for high-stress work environments, it restores focus, releases accumulated bodily stress, and boosts team vitality, with zero prior dance experience required.
Built for Teams Under Pressure
Stress Decompression
Releases physical fatigue caused by desk-bound, long-hour routines.
Mental Clarity & Focus
Resets cognitive load through rhythm and breath integration.
Team Synergy
Fosters organic, non-verbal connection and emotional resilience among employees.
The Two-Hour Flow
Rhythm & Somatic Awareness
Introduction to body geometry, rhythm structures, and presence.
Awakening & Embodiment
Gentle mobility sequences to un-desk the body and align breath with posture.
Rhythm in Motion
Accessible, coordinated movement sequences designed for focus and joy.
Intuitive Expression
Guided free-movement to clear mental fatigue and tap into personal flow.
Restoration & Energy Integration
Breathwork, Chakra framework alignment, and cool-down for sustained clarity.
Guided by Practitioners, Not Instructors
Raksha R Karpoor
Co-Founder, Paper Play · KalabodhiRaksha Raghavendra is a Bengaluru-based Bharatanatyam practitioner, certified corporate coach and entrepreneur with over two decades of training in classical Indian movement traditions and over a decade of professional experience across corporate, education and entrepreneurial environments.
Trained under Natyacharya Guru Kiran Subramanyam and Guru Sandhya Kiran, she has also learnt from esteemed gurus including Smt. Rohini Chandramohan, Smt. Padmini Krishnamurthy and Smt. Sheila Shridhar, and has completed her KSEEB Vidwat examination.
Raksha is the co-founder of Paper Play, a creative communications agency, and a certified coach specialising in Communication and Body Language. Through Kalabodhi, she mentors students in Bharatanatyam, nurturing artistic growth and self-expression through movement.
Mrudula Ravi
Co-Founder, Paper Play · KalāgṛhamMrudula Ravi is a Bengaluru-based Bharatanatyam practitioner, educator and entrepreneur with over two decades of training in classical Indian movement traditions. She has trained under Vidushi Smt. Shubha Balasubramanya and Natyacharya Guru Kiran Subramanyam & Guru Sandhya Kiran.
Having completed her KSEEB Vidwat examination, she brings extensive experience in performance, choreography and teaching. Through her institution, Kalāgṛham, she has been mentoring students in Bharatanatyam for over seven years.
Mrudula continues to deepen her study of rhythm through Konnakol. Her work spans original productions, including Samidha (a solo work inspired by Advaita philosophy), and award-winning choreographies for educational and cultural institutions.
Workshop Specifications
- Duration
- 2 hours (customisable for corporate off-sites or quarterly wellness retreats).
- Target Audience
- Leadership teams, high-performance units, or company-wide wellness initiatives.
- Requirements
- An open indoor space or studio, 2 collar mics, video display options, and speakers for audio.
Bring Laya Within to Your Team
Write in for a pilot session, a corporate off-site, or a quarterly wellness retreat. We'll take it from there.