ОТНОСТНО ТОЗИ ЕПИЗОД
What do Indian classical dance, molecular genetics, and neuroscience have in common?
More than you’d think.
A few weeks ago, I had the joy of meeting someone whose inner beauty shone throughout our conversation.
Nirupama Anand 🌀 is not just a dance teacher. Her energy, philosophy, and life story are infused with a contagious joie de vivre that stays with you long after you’ve met her.
Born on a naval ship (yes, really!) and raised in Hong Kong, Nirupama discovered the magic of Bharatanatyam as a young girl. Today, she channels that same magic into Bollyfit and Bollywood-inspired classes that empower and energise women of all ages and backgrounds.
But where do biology and the brain fit into all of this?
You'll have to tune in to this week's episode to find out! (full episode out on Thursday on our usual channels)
p.s - The podcast is taking a little winter break from next week. See you in a month!
00:00 - Intro
01:56 - Starting life aboard a ship
04:06 - Growing up in Hong Kong
05:17 - The love of dance
07:11 - Discovering Bharatanatyam
09:38 - Developing the passion for dance
11:22 - I am not a good dancer, what do I do?
12:15 - Why Molecular genetics and neuroscience
15:15 - The ethics of scientific research
17:25 - Why Mauritius?
20:59 - Growing up in Mauritius
23:51 - Taking on the role of a mother
27:52 - The birth of Bollywood
30:30 - Dance as a tool to empower
31:13 - The mother’s guilt
32:51 - The interconnectedness of everything
34:13 - Music as medicine
36:36 - Holding that space for longer
37:13 - The age of convenience
38:05 - Movement other than dance as we age
40:02 - Choosing karate
44:43 - Finding joy
47:12 - Where to dance with Nirupama
