Payatt Intransit
Rakesh Sukesh
Workshop
Payatt Intransit
Rakesh Sukesh
Rakesh Sukesh
20.09. - 21.09.2025
09:00 - 11:00Uhr
All Level
Payatt Intransit is a contemporary movement technique that merges
movement principles from the ancient Indian martial art form of Kalaripayattu
with yogic practices, pranayama (breath work), and energy work to activate
the body's energy sources. This comprehensive approach trains practitioners
in a manner that is safe, organic, and yet rigorous, empowering them to
become more confident, relaxed, flexible, and powerful. By incorporating
pranayama, this training not only sharpens reflexes but also deepens our
connection to our breath, enhancing our ability to cultivate a constant sense
of inner calm amidst physical exertion.The class challenges both our physical
and mental frontier, encouraging us to be quick and energetic in our
movements while maintaining a state of mental calmness and relaxation,
undisturbed by the intensity of physical activity. Through the practice of
pranayama, we learn to control our breath, which in turn helps us to isolate
the intense physical aspect of the class from the constant calm within. This
empowers us to gain complete control over our movements rather than being
controlled by them, enhancing our ability to adapt to unexpected situations
and make innovative yet efficient choices. By combining our physical energy
with the energy around us, and integrating the power of controlled breathing,
we achieve a harmonious balance of body and mind.
Rakesh Sukesh, a dynamic performer, choreographer, teacher, and producer, bridges
the cultural and artistic worlds of Bharat (India) and Belgium. Rooted in yogic
philosophy, he earned accreditation from the Shivananda Yoga Centre and enhance
his artistic expression through Kalaripayattu and contemporary dance. His training
includes mentorship by renowned masters like Jaychandran Palazy, Dil Sagar, Kati
Duck, and David Zambrano.
As a choreographer, his creations span continents, including notable works lik
Dream of Silence (2011), YATRA (2013, with Joost Vrouenraets), Borderland (2015, with
Eddie Oroyan), and May Us Bless the I (with Francisco Córdova). His latest production
because I love the diversity (this micro-attitude we all have i) commissioned
Vancouver’s Push Festival, is touring in 2025 in USA, UK and Europe
Rakesh is currently offering is expertise as performer to the esteemed companies s
as Ultima Vez in Infamous Offspring, Roosana & Kenneth Company in Prime Mover
Shelter Ouroboros, and Andrea Bol in Down the River, Downtown, and Downhill.
Over 15 years, Rakesh has developed the globally acclaimed Intact Method, integrating
yogic principles, Kalaripayattu, and contemporary dance and breath work(yogic an
modern science influence). He has taught at prestigious institutions, including
tanz, Ultima Vez, Deltebre Dansa, Sidi Larbi Company, PARTS to name a few
As a producer, he co-directed the Sanskar International Dance Festival and Sans
Virtual Festival. He is now co-producing and curating Dance on Screen in Switzerlad
continuing to innovate and inspire through cross-cultural artistic endeavors
