**TURTILING**

Inspired by turtles, who navigate the Earth using its magnetic field and return home with precision. Turtiling teaches participants to cultivate an inner compass. Like turtles, we learn to breathe deeply, protect ourselves through our “shell,” adapt to changing environments, and return to our roots with resilience, longevity, and strength.

Turtiling is grounded in human traits—**breath, movement, emotion, thought, intention, and environment**—and is designed to guide performers on a journey to depth. It creates a *safe space* to
explore and embrace both strengths and vulnerabilities, helping participants understand the layers of their internal and external worlds. Through reflection, experience, and expressive action, it cultivates
awareness, creativity, confidence, and the ability to play with these inner and outer layers.

Participants find balance and clarity while developing a unique dance and artistic voice, guided by a tool-based approach that encourages exploration of individual movement identities.
Drawing on yogic philosophies, principles, kalari payatt, and improvisation, Turtiling encourages playful exploration, creative expression, and performing with presence. It nurtures a matured understanding of oneself, fostering grounded, resilient, and deeply expressive performers.

Prices:

* 150 euros for the week / EARLY BIRD 120 euros (until 1/11)
* 35 euros per day

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Born in Kerala, India, Rakesh was introduced to yogic principles and practices early on, setting the stage for his transformative journey. Dance unexpectedly entered his life at the age of 15 when he began as a Bollywood dancer in local productions. 
In 2003, Rakesh joined Attakkalari India, marking a significant shift in his trajectory. In 2014, he became a certified yoga teacher through the esteemed Shivananda Vedanta Centre, a step that deepened his understanding of movement and holistic well-being.
Over the past 14 years, Rakesh has dedicated himself to researching a movement method known as the IntAct-Method. This practical fusion of Kalarippayattu, contemporary movement, and yogic philosophy has gained recognition in reputable institutions worldwide. 
Rakesh has taken a hands-on approach in creating over thirteen dance pieces, each with its own distinct purpose. Currently, his focus is on developing a solo performance titled "Because I love the diversity (micro attitude we all have it)," scheduled to debut at the Push Festival in 2024. In 2020, Rakesh co-founded and assumed a leadership role at Sanskar, a global performing arts platform. This pragmatic initiative aims to foster growth and collaboration, especially in India and abroad.

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