Yogic Arts Conference 2026
Presenters
Organizer
Yoga Researcher
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Opening Talk by Organizer: What Are Yogic Arts? – A presentation by Sneha Rao on how music, dance, and visual arts connect with Yoga’s purpose and why this is crucial for today’s communities.
09:30 - 10:00 AM
Carnatic and Choral Music
Composer/Educator
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Keynote Address: Introduction to Yogic Arts and personal experience of carnatic music as spiritual practice
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Hindustani Music
Singer/Educator
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Hindustani Music: Aditi Kane will explore mediative aspects of Hindutani compositions
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Carnatic Music
Singer/Educator
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Carnatic Music: Lalitha Chithra Ravindran will explore Carnatic compositions which connect the performer and listener to the sacred geography of India
11:00- 11:30 AM
Carnatic and Choral Music
Composer/Educator
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Carnatic and Choral Music: Interactive presentation on how Carnatic music can be brought to choral music
11:30 - 12:00 PM
Lunch Break
Odissi Dance
Dancer/Educator
01:30 - 2:00 PM
Kuchipudi Dance
Dancer/Educator
2:00 - 2:30 PM
Sattriya Dance
Dancer/ Educator
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Snack Break
Bharatnatyam Dance
Dancer/ Educator
3:30 - 4:00PM
Raas and Bhangara Dance
Dancer/ UNCC Student
4:00 - 4:30 PM
Organizer
Yoga Researcher
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Closing & Takeaways: Reflection, key learnings, and next steps for sustaining the momentum.
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Register
Feb 8, 2026
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
University of North Carolina Charlotte
In-person: $15
Online: $10
