Hasta Mudra Therapy - An Effective Aspect of Dance Therapy

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Publisher : Shubhi Publications, Gurgaon
Author : Vijayapal Pathloth
Language : English
Pages: 350 (Throughout Color and B/w Illustrations)
Cover: HARDCOVER
Dimension : 30.5 cm x 23 cm
Weight : 1.38 kg
Edition : 2021
ISBN : 9788182903715

About The Book

Indian culture is wide spread and is accoladed globally. Dance occupies a unique place in Indian culture and is referred as a "unified art" as it imbibes almost everything necessary to maintain a perfect lifestyle. It is an ocean, which has boundless and inexhaustible benefits hidden in it. It promotes psychological and physical health and hence, 'Dance' can be a "Therapy', a skill that keeps you fit and good health. Though the remedial aspects of dance were acknowledged since its evolution, using it as s an alternative therapy is of a recent trend. As a drop of contribution/ to the ocean, the present study makes a modest attempt to investigate the therapeutic values of 'Hasta Mudras" or hand gestures which is an integral aspect of dance,
The Book titled "Hasta Mudra Therapy-An effective aspect of Dance Therapy" involves a comprehensive analysis of Hasta Mudras practiced in the arenas like Dance, Dance Therapy, Hasta Mudra Therapy, Hasta Mudras in Dance, Yoga, Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religious practices, the domain of Acupressure, Physiology of palm and Pharmacokinetics. An attempt is made to construe an explanatory hypothesis with an analytical approach and a scientific analysis of palm is employed to experiment and study the scope of therapeutic effects of the Hasta Mudras. The aim of the present publication is to introduce the concept of "Hasta Mudra Therapy" with an analytical and scientific approach and to establish, promote and propagate it as an "Alternative Therapy".
This book discusses about a brief overview on Dance Therapy with respects to its definition, origin, history and development, organizations and universities working towards the same, the concept of Hasta Mudras in terms of its origin and reference, objectives and significance of each Hasta Mudra, body discipline, science of gestures, their benefits and scope of therapeutic benefits. It further explores on the Hasta Mudras used in disciplines like Dance, Yoga, Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religious practices in terms of its various types, their reference, significance, scope and benefits of practicing them. This work also correlates and analyses the Acupressure points in the palm with that of holding the Hasta Mudras in Dance. It also investigates scientifically by studying and mapping the Hasta Mudras with the physiology of palm while explaining the human hand anatomy in terms of skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. The scientific stimulations of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems are related to that of holding the Hasta Mudras that in turn help in mapping the therapeutic effects of the Hasta Mudras. In addition to this, the book also expounds and relates Pharmacokinetics (the life cycle of a drug after intake) to the process of therapeutic effect.
The main soul of this research work is the "Therapeutic analysis of Hasta Mudras", which highlights and examines the therapeutic analysis of Hasta Mudras comprehending them with the Hasta Mudras used in Yoga, Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religious practices, Acupressure points in the palm, Physiology and Pharmacokinetics; while emphasizing on the therapeutic benefits. This book also elucidates and validates the research with the experimental study to check the scope of therapeutic effects of Hasta Mudras. It also brings out the positive results drawn while concluding on the scope of therapeutic benefits along with their recommendations.

About the Author

Dr. Vijayapal Pathloth is an internationally acclaimed and leading exponent of Dance from South India. He belongs to the state of Telangana and hails from a tribal background. A versatile performer, he is perhaps the only artist from the tribal background who is expertise in both Academics and Dance performances. He is recognized for his scholarly, yet enthralling portrayal of the arts. He has his credit several performances to hist eral perform sacred to the secular. He is known for his thorough research, creative choreography, sensitive presentation s ranging from sacred to and aesthetic portrayal of arts. An exceptional artiste of today's generation, Dr Vijayapal is an accomplished, prolific and promising dancer, who aspires to reach the higher standards of perfection in the field of Art, both in academics and performances. Today, he is acknowledged as one among those few noteworthy male dancers, who have made a niche in the world of dance carrying forward this vibrant dance tradition.
Dr. Vijayapal Pathloth has a long list of his Gurus feels very fortunate to have learnt the subtle nuances and intricacies of dance from various renowned gurus both professionally and academically. Smt. Manju Bhargavec, Sri Chinta Adinarayana Sharma, Smt. Prasanna Rani, Professor Jonnalagadda Anuradha, Professor Alekhya Punjala, Professor Bhagavatula Sethuram, Sri Mahankali Mohan, Padmasri Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna and Sri Kalakrishna to name a few. Inspired by the revived Kuchipudi dance technique, Dr. Vijayapal always considers himself as an ekalavya student of Padmabhushan Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam.
He has a long list of highly enthralling and appreciated performances, lectures, seminars and workshops in several prestigious National and International platforms. He has toured extensively in India, UK, USA, Europe, Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan, Oman etc., with more than 1500 performances his credit. He is known for his winsome stage presence and enchanting presentation. His versatility as an artiste helps him to bring life exquisite performances as a solo, duet, group and dance dramas on various prestigious National and International platforms. He has essayed several lead roles different Dance drams and his ability to portray different roles and characters has won him several opportunities to perform individually and with many eminent and noted artistes and gurus of the highest calibre.
Dr. Vijayapal Pathloth is a multifaceted talented artiste, who wears multiple hats with ease. Besides being an Academician, he is a Dance performer, Art educator, Choreographer, Dance Therapist and a Research Scholar who endeavors to make an impact on the social and cultural lives by sharing his expertise in the field of art. He has published papers in National and International Journals and books and has also conducted seminars and workshops on dance at various places furthering his academic pursuit. He has been titled with various awards and few of them include Natya Mayuram, Natya Sri, Yuva Kala Ratna, Abhinaya Prathibha Puraskar, Nritya Shiromani, Natya Kowmudhi, Bharateeya Natya Mayuram, Natya Shikaram etc. Besides being a recipient of several awards and titles and a graded artiste of Doordarshan, he stands apart amongst his artistic peers for his excellence in both academics and performances. With successive Masters, MPhil and PhD degrees in Dance, he has also pursued MBA and MPhil Tourism Management. He is the recipient of a Gold Medal for his significant work in MPhil Dance and has qualified NET and JRF from UGC, Government of India. He has published a book titled "Lambaada - the unique cultural heritage". He is currently working as a faculty in the Department of Dance, Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad.
Expressing the language of soul with subtle yet powerful expressions; graceful yet stern footwork is Dr Vijayapal Pathloth - The Dancing Marvel.