Navatman, Inc

A home for Indian/South Asian performing arts in NYC Navatman, Inc.

Navatman is a performing arts based non-profit organization that empowers the individual to nurture his or her personal evolution through interactions with the Indian classical arts.

Founded with an eye towards creating a home for the Indian classical performing arts in NYC, Navatman is best known for our Manhattan-based and now online classes, critically acclaimed productions, dynamic dance co

Operating as usual

08/29/2024
08/12/2024

18 tickets left for her first performance!

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www.driveeast.org

07/15/2024

The only picture I have



06/29/2024

Drive East 2024 is set to transport you into the heart and soul of Indian arts like never before! Returning to Navatman’s new theater space for the second time, each night promises an unforgettable journey of cultural immersion.

As you step through the doors, prepare to be enveloped in a captivating metamorphosis, where Navatman’s theater becomes a canvas for intimate and immersive experiences.

Engage all your senses as we take you home to our memories of India…inhale the intoxicating fragrance of jasmine, savor the tantalizing taste of spiced buttermilk, and feel the soothing touch of sandalwood paste on your skin.

Let the ethereal melodies of Hindustani and Carnatic music carry you to distant realms, while dancers weave stories of the past and future through their movements.
Drive East by Navatman isn’t just a concert – it’s a sensory symphony, where the Indian arts come alive in a mesmerizing fusion of sight, sound, and emotion. Get ready to be swept away on a journey of cultural discovery and artistic inspiration!

Ticket link in bio or navatman.org/events

06/26/2024

Medha Hari joins us for a Black Box Baithak this July.

Her work is reflects the process of finding her voice as a performer. Join her as we capture this unique moment of her artistic journey through this lens -

Ticket link in bio or www.navatman.org/events

06/21/2024

Navatman invites you to an unforgettable evening of dance, music, and history in this world premiere of a full-length lavani concert by artist Shivani Badgi. Typically a style of dance that does not get its due credit due to various stigmas that surround its history, Shivani works intensive research on the form with her performance prowess to tell a story of love, loss, and joy in as you enter the lavish world of 1600s Maharashtra in an intimate, immersive setting where you become a part of the story.

This is more than just a performance—it’s an invitation to step into history, to feel the pulse of 1600s Maharashtra, and to be moved by the timeless art of lavani and kathak. Dress up, dive in, and let the magic of Navatman and Shivani Badgi captivate your senses.
Purchase your tickets today and embark on a journey through time with Navatman.

Ticket link in bio or navatman.org/events

05/20/2024

Classical Indian music and yoga come together for this transcendent healing journey.

The vibrations and resonance of the violin alongside the bamboo flute merge with chanting and singing bowls for a beautifully led meditative yogic journey.

Calm the nervous system, mind, and soul in this deeply unique journey with Navatman.

Ticket link in bio or navatman.org/events

05/20/2024

Classical Indian music and yoga come together for this transcendent healing journey.

The vibrations of the violin and the bansuri - a bamboo flute merge with singing bells for a beautifully led meditative yogic journey.

Calm the nervous system, mind, soul and more in this deeply unique journey with Navatman.

Ticket link in bio or navatman.org/events

05/14/2024

A more ambiguous thought process on God arises from the traditions of India, differing from than the clear cut ideas we have today. Apoorva goes back to the ancient text of the Rg Veda, a Hindu text that deals with the origins of the universe, to ask questions to herself - and the audience - of the various ways we can interpret, question, and understand the connectedness and surrender many of us find in the universe around us.

Ticket link in bio or www.navatman.org/events

04/21/2024

Sometimes I am in awe of a student’s transformation. What command…

Photo by Rashmi Gill.

04/21/2024

A new concept at Navatman! Taste pastries that reflect the sounds of Indian ragas and melodies with live bansuri and sitar. Interactive audience experience this weekend limited to only 15 people!

Ticket link in bio or www.navatman.org/events

04/21/2024

Tickets are going fast for this one!

01/20/2024

❤️ and 3 cheers to every student finding passion, joy, depth and more through their arts journey.

go go!

12/31/2023

Come meet, network, and find like minded individuals to start your 2024 on the right foot!

Tickets to register at link in bio

12/26/2023

🥺 Kids see so much…and you’ll have no idea if they even like you till these pop up…I feel deeply privileged everyday to receive this kind of love and will always strive to be the human they deserve in their lives though I am sure I fail 1,000,000x a day.

09/07/2022

The worst thing you can do is just full pause your dance journey.

Not only does it impinge on your progress, it also just feels terrible to be telling yourself "hey that lifelong dream? I just can't do it right now."

So how do you learn when life is just too busy/you're injured/you've got kids who don't give you a moment's peace/etc?

Treat it like a TV show or podcast - watch, follow along, hear the music, do it at 50% (or 10%). Do just the hands, or just the feet!

But don't leave it to the side "for now". Do it in one minute chunks, or just read the email that went out about it -

You know that saying "death by a thousand cuts"? This is "learn with a thousand log ins - one minute at a time."

07/21/2022

This is Ruchi. Ruchi came to Navatman 4-5 years back and started kathak from scratch with us after learning for a few years as a child.

Ruchi has turned into a stunning dancer (seriously, local dance companies please DM us!) -

Inspiration to us all who have dreamed of this for forever but are always worried about the what ifs! Let be a reminder that anything is possible no matter your age.

07/15/2022

It always surprises me how often doctors say its never going to get better.

03/16/2022

Upcoming Event❕

Join us for a brunch hour screening of Navatman’s Mahabharata, a dance theater film, that has recently received TWO OFFICIAL SELECTIONS!

Sunday, March 27, noon onwards. Limited open spots. Registration link in bio.

03/13/2022

And there goes Navatman’s Mahabharata’s second official selection - thanks to the Florence Film Awards 🙏🏼

Come join us for a brunch time watch party on March 27 at our studio! Register now - www.navatman.org/events

03/09/2022

Workshop Alert❕March 11-13

2 days to go for the ‘Introduction to Karanas’ workshop, taught by Anugraha Sridhar Dance

Experience required:
5+ years of bharatanatyam, complete comfort with adavus/eye movements/hand gestures

Dates & Time:
March 11: 8PM-10PM EST
March 12: 10AM-12PM EST
March 13: 10AM-12PM EST

India timings:
March 12: 6:30AM-8:30AM IST
March 12: 8:30PM-10:30PM IST
​March 13: 8:30PM-10:30PM IST

Location: Hybrid (Navatman Studios & Online)
Pricing: $48-180 OR Rs. 500-2500

Registration now: www.navatman.org/workshops

02/21/2022

A Happy Hour for 18+ Adultsl

You take dance or music classes here. You love the space, the atmosphere, the people - now learn about Navatman’s impact.
Navatman, as an organization, feels that its true mission is to allow each of us to find freedom, growth, and space for impacting the world around us through the arts. We do this in multiple ways, from talking about casteism, discrimination, and more through arts programs, teaching and acknowledging our difficult history, to sometimes, the simplest of all: doing our absolute best to create a safe, warm, welcoming space that can voice the needs of immigrants, minorities, and others while also allowing ourselves to heal and express our creative side through the arts.
Come join us and like minded individuals to explore Navatman’s many beautiful sides: watch a short portion of our Mahabharata film, network with others, have a glass of wine, and meet co-founder Sahasra Sambamoorthi and other members of our staff in a totally different vision and light.

02/17/2022

We’re happy to announce the Mahabharata’s official selection for the WRPN Women's International Film Festival.

You can now watch the film by renting it. Just tap on the tag in the post!

12/22/2021

How our own (including us as Indian artist) biases can hold us back, and how pricing can help add to equality.

12/06/2021

Day 5: Navatman has never turned someone away due to financial hardship.

Today’s special: $8/month get access to all videos pre 2021!!

Link in bio or www.navatman.org/donate.html

12/06/2021

Day 4: philosophies of the Navatman School - technical capability can be endowed upon anyone but more importantly the arts brings your inner truth to light

Special gift of the day: donate $2500 and receive an inscription of the Mahabharata used in the film along with the all access pass to our video library.

Link in bio or www.navatman.org/donate.html

12/04/2021

Day 3: the juxtaposition of improvisation and structure and how it parallels real life

12/03/2021

Tripura, path to destruction, may just seem like a translation of the tale of Shiva - but to us, the dancers, it was a way to heal the pain in our hearts from a very exhausting and traumatic 2020. In addition to this internal path for us, externally, we melded the concept of two worlds who were pointing fingers at each other - the devas and asuras - to exemplify the society we saw around us and how we as humans were leading ourselves down a path of destruction.

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Also shoutout to Navya for her picture perfect aramande and dedication to capturing the clip.Link in bio or navatman.org...
for many years, I have constantly ran after the students at Navatman saying you must sit down and take your notes at the...
I laughed. I teared up. I whooped. I cheered.And I genuinely felt transported by Navatman’s space.This show was such an ...
No words needed. Just come!#mtvindia #bollywood
Dress up as though you were attending a grand event and join us for this one of a kind kota experience!An Unique Experie...
One night only of Medha Hari at NavatmanThat night is tonight.#mtvindia #bollywood
She is also performing a new world premiere of lavani next weekend…loving these multi talented artists!I believe there a...
Featuring so much help from staff, teachers, volunteers and guests!!!Check out classes or tix for this weekend at link i...
Bone tired but living for summer intensive nonetheless…Also…these are their jathi and choreography creations! (With a we...
Today’s lesson was about how to really ground yourself that you make your steps easier. Connecting to the earth sounds a...
Lavani’s traditions give it a more overt sense of sensuality than kathak, and its historical roots inform an immersive t...
KH Kanna’s respect for tradition is apparent in his choices and work. In this show, he will be workinf with two sides of...

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