NataRaji Arts - Veena And Yoga Classes

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About NataRaji Arts - Veena And Yoga Classes

NataRaji Arts offers Veena and yoga classes (in-person and virtual) for beginners and intermediate practitioners (Kids 6+ years of age and adults) in San Jose, Bay Area. Veena is an ancient Indian String Instrument. It is the divine instrument played by Goddess Saraswati (Goddess of Knowledge, Music and Wisdom). Rajalakshmi Roshan, Artistic Director of NataRaji Arts, started learning Veena at the age of 11 under the tutelage of Adi Chitra Alankara One foot Veena Vidwan - Shri. Rangarajan Soundarajan and completed her arangetram in 2005 at Karneshwar temple in Chennai, India. She won second place at the All India Radio Instrumental (Veena) Competition in 2007 and has given several performances all around Chennai. Born and raised in Chennai, Raji was surrounded with dance and music that instilled fondness for performing arts. She values her rich cultural heritage and wishes to spread the beauty of the melodious divine instrument - Veena to diverse cultural background and promote next generation of artists by providing creative and encouraging learning platform for aspiring students. Apart from being a passionate Vainika and a trained Indian Classical Dancer, Rajalakshmi has been a yoga practitioner since the age of 8. She is a certified yoga instructor and offers yoga classes focused on improving flexibility, building strength and developing a mindful practice in the busy modern world.