KalaSarathi, Vidushi Dr Rajam Shanker is an experienced Indian Classical Music Therapist and Instructor. For over 25 years, she has collaborated with medical and rehabilitation professionals and institutions, working specifically with Autism Spectrum, Neuro-Developmental Disabilities, and Curative Education for children and adults. She has researched indigenous Raga-Chikitsa protocols and employed the traditional NadaAnusandana practice, which uses classical music elements to create scientifically validated, personalized music therapy interventions. With over 40 years of experience, Rajam Shanker has uniquely combined her deep knowledge of Carnatic classical music and its therapeutic properties to pioneer Indian Classical Music Therapy. Her self-published hardcover book, The Healing Power of Indian Ragas – Personal Experiences of Ragas Applied in Music Therapy, is now in its third edition, with over 2,500 copies sold and multiple Kindle downloads. The book offers a comprehensive introduction to Indian Classical Music Therapy, featuring detailed illustrations on the Ragas-Chakras relationship, central to her NadaAnusandana practice. This method involves evoking responses from the body's energy centres to promote healing and wellness.
Hamsini Murthy accompanies her mother in facilitating this course, bringing her two decades of experience as a school administrator to create a seamless online learning experience. She ensures that her mother’s vast knowledge and unique methodology in Music Therapy are conveyed in a structured, accessible, and engaging manner through vibrant, easy-to-understand presentations and assignments. With many years of experience in Martial Arts and Yoga, Hamsini enriches the course by integrating Yoga Asanas, Pranayama, Mantras, and Mudras, helping students discover new connections between movement, breath, sound, and healing. This holistic approach allows participants to explore diverse methodologies that complement Music Therapy in addressing physical and emotional well-being.
