Workshop on Music, Instruments & Dance
Shri P. K. Salve Kala Pratishthan, Vaitarna
27th December – 31st December 2025
“So those who want to learn music must have music in their hearts also. Running after money, women and doing all sorts of wrong things is unbecoming of a musician. My eternal blessings that this organization flourishes and people coming here learn music and make their lives rhythmic and full of music. Hope you will fulfil my desires. Whenever you get angry, get annoyed or complain, tell yourself that ‘I am a Sahaja Yogi. I am different from others. Mother has transformed me into something else. If you understand this you will be glorious. But if you cannot achieve this then it is useless. Then making 50 such organizations also is of no use.”
31st December 2002, Shri P. K. Salve Kala Pratishthan, Vaitarna (Tembha), India
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Jai Shree Mataji
With the divine blessings of HER HOLINESS MATAJI SHREE NIRMALA DEVI, we are delighted to invite and welcome all Sahaja Yogi brothers and sisters of the world for 5 days Workshop on Music, Instruments & Dance from 27th December 2025 to 31st December 2025 at the holy land of Shri P. K. Salve Kala Pratishthan, Vaitarna blessed by the lotus feet of Shree Mataji.
Established in 2003 under personal care, guidance and blessings of H. H. Mataji Shree Nirmala Devi, Shri P. K. Salve Kala Pratishthan, at Vaitarna in Thane district of Maharashtra, has been encouraging students to tap their true potential in Indian Art and Culture. Students from diverse cultures across the globe, have experienced their untapped potential flourishing. Through their holistic understanding of Sahaja Yoga, one of the precious gifts by our holy Mother to the mankind, they have gained/achieved distinctive insight while learning music and art at the Academy. The Shri P. K. Salve Kala Pratishthan is a unique place in India where music and enlightenment combine to produce harmonies that uplift the spirit.
Click here to download the circular.
Workshop Schedule
Workshop Schedule - as per India Time (IST):
Topics Covered
Vocals
Basics
- Introduction to Sound & Music.
- Origination of Swaras & Explanation of Basic Notes.
- Understanding Rhythm Alankaars & Light Vocal Singing Basics of Bhajan.
- Introduction to Hindustani singing & Explanation of Rhythm, Tempo, Taal & Laya, Formation of Saptak.
- Explanation of Thaat & Raag. Understanding & Singing Bandish.
- Raag based bhajans from sahajayoga and its explanation.
Advanced
- All basic contents mentioned above and
- Vocal Pitch & Tones, Breathing techniques, warm ups, sargam/paltas, shudh komaltivra swar,
- aroh avroh , kharja madhyam , saptak, vadi samvadi , jaati , pakkad , chalan , alaap , taan ,
- swar ,malika , meend , gamak tarana basic thaat , bhajans singing
- Introuduction to Raagas Explanation of commonalities of Hindustani and Carnatik , raagas and western .
- Thaat, raags, voice culture, vocal Riyaz, chota khayal bada khayal , tarana . vilambit ,
- madhyam, dhrut bandish . notations of raags , notation of raags and songs . classical and
- semiclassical, bhajans
Tabla
Duration: 5 Days (1 hour per day)
Level: Beginners (No prior experience required)
Objective: To introduce participants to the fundamentals of Tabla playing — understanding rhythm (Taal), basic syllables, hand positioning, and learning simple compositions for accompaniment
- Introduction to Tabla
- Familiarize participants with the instrument and its parts
- Introduce the concept of Taal and Laya
- Learn correct posture and basic hand positioning and striking techniques
- Na, Ta, Tin, Tun, Dha
- Simple exercises to develop clarity of sound
- Understanding Taal, Matra, and Laya (Slow, Medium, Fast)
- Practice single bols on Dayan and Bayan
- Group rhythm clapping exercise
- Introduction to Teen Taal (16 beats) structure
- Learning the Theka of Teen Taal: Dha Dhin Dhin Dha | Dha Dhin Dhin Dha | Dha Tin Tin Ta | Ta Dhin Dhin Dha
- Counting and keeping time with claps and waves (Taal kriya)
- Introduction to Sam and Khali
- Group recitation (Bols + Hand gestures)
- Coordination & Developing Rhythm Sense
- Learn simple variations
- Tabla solo - Lec dem
- Introduction to repertoire of tabla solo uthan, peshkar, Kayda, rela and prefixed compositions
- Group rhythm practice with Lehra (melodic loop) Accompaniment Basics
- Understand how Tabla supports vocal/instrumental music and Kathak dance.
- Understanding other percussion instruments used for accompaniment dholak, dholki , side rythmns etc
- Introduction to Tihai (phrase repeated thrice ending on Sam)
- Group presentation of learned material
- Introduction to basic maintenance & care of Tabla Expected Outcomes
By the end of this 5-day workshop, participants will:
✅ Know basic bols and their proper technique
✅ Understand and play Teen Taal Theka
✅ Develop rhythm awareness and hand coordination
✅ Be inspired to continue formal Tabla learning
Harmonium
Day 1:
- Introduction to Harmonium: parts, posture, how to use bellows
- Introduction to swaras and their positions
- Practice Suddh Swaras
- Basic finger exercises
- Pracrice
Day 2
- Rehearsal of Day 1
- Alankars
- Introduction Komal /Tevra swaras
- Practice
Day 3
- Rehearsal of Day 1 & Day2
- Introduction Basic Raga - Bhupali
- Practice
Day 4
- Rehearsal of Day 1, 2, 3
- Introduction Raga Jai Jaivanti
- Practice
Day 5
- Rehearsal of Day 4
- Introduction to Mahamantras & Arti on Raga Jai Javanti
- Practice
Dance(Kathak)
- Meaning of Art (Kala), type of art forms.
- Basic Footwork and Hastakas
- Learn a Vandana and its choreography
- Folk dance based choreography either Gavlan/Jogwa or Bhajan
- Concept of Taal & Laya
- Navrasas
- Gatbhaav in Kathak
- Play games related to dance
- Mudras and their uses
- Learn how to show different Gods and Goddesses
Registration and other details
Contribution towards the Workshop on Music, Instruments & Dance* in Indian Rupees:
*Contribution includes charges for workshop on all days, breakfast, Lunch, evening tea, dinner and night stay from 27th December to 30th December & morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea of 31st December 2025.
Registration and Payment Link: https://forms.gle/RMJefqMZeVsm3eJS9
Workshop Venue:
Shri P. K. Salve Kala Pratishthan
Near Vaitarna Dam (Also known as Modak Sagar Dam),
Village Belvad, at Post Vaitarna,
Taluka: - Shahpur, District: - Thane,
Pin code: - 421601,
Maharashtra, India
Nearest Railway Station: Khardi (Central Railway)
Map Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dX4QfhkRkjywfDSt8
Note: You are requested to get your own chaddars/ shawls and woollen clothes due to the winter season.