11th and 12th March 2023
The most life-affirming residential retreat at Comfort Suites center to
nurture, heal, transform and reconnect with your soul with world-class teachers
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Dance session for dancers for all levels by the Guinness Book record holder Shri. Madurai R. Muralidharan Sir
02.
Motivational Session offered by India’s popular motivational speaker & corporate trainer Mr. Mayur Kalbag
03.
Yoga , Deep meditation ,Sound healing , vibrations , Vedic chants and Nature walks , Music for soul and many more laughter
01.
Dance session offered for dancers of all levels to learn new and exceptional dance choreography, reciting Jaatis, stamina building for dance from the most talented and Genius Book record holder Shri. R. Muralidharan Sir!
02.
Motivational Session offered for practicing deep meditation with Vedic chants and sound vibrations, dealing with emotions, keeping oneself motivated, positive and happy while learning dance by India’s popular motivational speaker & corporate trainer Mr. Mayur Kalbag!
03.
Session power packed with pragmatic skills on how to improve your power through networking in 2023. This session will help you understand the power of surrounding yourself with the best people.Understanding how to choose your career path. If you are a passionate dancer will this be a career for you? What you can do to help maintain your passion for dance as well as your regular job that helps to pay the bills.
01.
Learn basic beginner level dance movements for fitness purposes. Learn relaxation for body and mind from Shri R. Muralidharan Sir, a stalwart of Indian classical dance and a Genius book of record holder!
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Motivational & Mental Wellness Session offered for dealing with stress, personal effectiveness,managing time, practicing deep meditation with Vedic chants and sound vibrations, dealing with emotions, keeping oneself motivated, positive and happy offered by international trainer and specialist transformation coach Mr. Mayur Kalbag!
03.
Leadership development program and a session power packed with pragmatic skills on how to improve your power through networking in 2023 offered by Mahesh M. Thakur, who is a Stanford graduate and a CEO coach and has coached over the years.
Dr Minal Moharir
Standford
Physician
Mr. Mahesh M. Thakur
Executive Coach and
Career Coach
Divya
Raghavan
PT, DPT,
OCS.
Dr. Nidhi L. Sharda
Design educator &
Artist
Early bird Discount ( till 28th Feb, 2023 )
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BEFORE 28TH FEB – $300
After 28TH FEB – $400
as Instalment – $150
Group booking for 4 members- $1000
The retreat begins on Saturday, March 11th at 10am CST
The fees includes Lunch and Tea
No, not necessary. The early bird pricing before Feb is $300 and this can either be paid at one time or in 2 payments over the course of 1 month!( we will send you another invoice for paying your 2nd installment )
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Dr. Yella Venkateshwara Rao – Legendary Mridangam Maestro & Academic Visionary
Dr. Yella Venkateshwara Rao, an internationally acclaimed Mridangam maestro, is a revered scholar, performer, educator, and innovator in the field of Indian classical music. Born on December 16, 1944, into a family of musicians and freedom fighters, he was trained under Mridanga Rathna Sri Yella Somanna and the legendary Padma Bhushan Palghat T.S. Mani Iyer. With over six decades of experience, he has revolutionized the domain of Carnatic percussion and remains an inspiring figure in music education and research.
Career Highlights & Achievements:
Guinness World Record Holder – Performed non-stop for 36 hours on Mridangam in 1981.
Padma Shri Awardee (2008) – One of India’s highest civilian honors.
Recipient of numerous Lifetime Achievement Awards, International Awards, and Global Felicitations from prestigious cultural organizations worldwide.
Mentor to 10 PhD Scholars in Indian classical and instrumental music.
"A-Top Grade" Artist – The highest ranking for Mridangam artists in All India Radio & Doordarshan.
Recognitions from Presidents of India:
Dr. Yella Venkateshwara Rao has been honored by multiple Presidents of India, including:
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1961)
Dr. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Gyani Zail Singh (1987)
R. Venkataraman (1991)
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (2002)
Smt. Pratibha Patil (2008)
Dr. Yella Venkateshwara Rao has had a distinguished career in music and academia. He served as an Artist and later Director of Cine Music (Telugu) at All India Radio and was a Professor & Head of Department at Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University for 16+ years, also serving as Dean, School of Fine Arts for 12+ years. He played a key role in developing music courses in Navodaya Vidyalayas, A.P. Social Welfare Schools, and universities across Telugu states, creating employment opportunities in music.
A renowned mentor and educator, he has delivered guest lectures worldwide and founded the Yella International Institute of Mridangam & Percussions, offering free music education to over 2,000 students since 1969. His pioneering research in Mridangam Therapy for mentally challenged children and invention of the "Nava Mridangam" have made groundbreaking contributions to the field.
Academic Qualifications:
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
M.A. (Master of Public Administration)
Honorary D.Litt (Doctor of Literature) – Conferred by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University for his extraordinary contributions to music. Currently, he continues his work as a Professor & Coordinator for Performing Arts at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, Hyderabad. Dr. Rao continues to inspire many academicians and musicians worldwide with his contributions to music education, research, and performance.
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