January 2025                                                  WORKSHOP 17

Values in Motion: Art, Dialogue, and Kalaripayattu at Sevagram

At Sewagram, over 100 young people from across the country came together for a transformative three-day journey of self-discovery, physical embodiment, and collective reflection. Anchored in the practices of Kalarippayattu led by Jaya and theatre-based dialogue on values, the gathering unfolded through a series of embodied and artistic explorations. Our team facilitated deeply interactive sessions using nature—leaves, flowers, and paint—as mediums for emotional expression. Participants connected with one another through collaborative poetry, intuitive drawings, and shared reflection.

Pause, Reflect, Realign

In the midst of this energetic youth exchange, our Haan Hum core team held extended strategy meetings—reflecting on the rapid expansion of our work, the values we carry forward, and how to align our facilitation styles in this new phase. With guidance from our mentor Jaya, we addressed key questions, re-evaluated what truly anchors us, and renewed our commitment to working in deep integrity and dialogue. The gathering at Sevagram was not only a space of youth engagement, but also a much-needed moment of collective realignment and purpose for our growing movement.