Ragini Bhajanka

infinite artiste

It is a place (home) around the corner, to come by and associate with, to nurture an organic movement, to elevate one’s way of life and to exist in an exotic every day. it is synonymous with a lifelong process… a membership to soak in for a lifespan.

human movement

Infinite Artiste redefines movement by delving into the very graph, ebbs and flows of organic human movement. beyond general or choreographed or movement bracketed by a form, the movement here is always a call to human movement & human movers.

artistic hibernation

I go into artistic hibernation. just away. no other way, to find the unknown and add to the known… a space just for me to find something I am unaware of that needs finding… a deep sense of art envelopes me.

art ashram

I imagine the world to have art shelter homes/ashrams all over like orphanages and old age homes. for those disowned by rigid families, for those who want to surrender to art and have long surpassed worldly pleasures. a space for artists to feel and create and just be.

contribute to art

physics tells us energy can never be destroyed, only transformed. any act of creation draws from the universal pool of energy to re-invest it in your way. invest to witness such creations of loved ones & strangers alike (known & unknown people). it is an extension of this life cycle. let people contribute for yourContinueContinue reading “contribute to art”

a safe space

evolution is a testament to how species need to continually elevate themselves in order to survive. an environment lacking in resources or individual attention, can give rise to a not so tasteful competitive streak. in contrast, a nurturing environment abundant in care, individual attention and other ingredients for growth creates an ease of being. aContinueContinue reading “a safe space”

a stroll for the soul

no race… just your pace. immerse in yourself and feel the magic of organic… go where your breath takes you, you’ll see.

from the mentor

self sustained, independent movers come to life… I am relaxed… my heart is warm… this is luxury… the luxury of seeing the world become clear.

soulo

let us tell you about Soulo… a performance process Infinite Artiste dreamed of and brought to life to separate performance from its pressures… can we perform every month like a ritual of self expression? can our stories have the power to cleanse us? can we go so(u)lo?

ragini

let’s shed light on the mentor… what is her process? how does she take in what surrounds her? what is she feeling? how does she dream? // associate to know

26 vertebrae

when everything is new how do we relax our 26 vertebrae? to have a calm & creative spine, connections that transcend decades are necessary. imagine creating with someone you know for decades… the possibilities, the evolution, the ease… when everything is new how do we relax our 26 vertebrae? to have a calm & creativeContinueContinue reading “26 vertebrae”

one

practice the power of one. one second, one breath, one smile, one move, one look, one word, one thought, one action, one decision, one mentor, one you & one earth. it takes just one precise one to reach the higher plane.

droplet

a droplet is a symbol of becoming… a droplet carries the potential to fade away, drip down, become a crown on a fingertip, carried by the winds to expansive water bodies. it is a stripping away of the unnecessary to become a single unit of being. it’s like being with pure connections to become aContinueContinue reading “droplet”

a fine line

returning empty handed from an exploration makes it an escape. what always adds to your base is the real exploration. they’re not the same.

a forever space

from the time of ideation of Infinite Artiste in 2020 to now, through ups and downs, the camera on & off and through a changing world, so many students found something special and of their own in our online Infinity training – all from the comfort of their homes. our programs continue to be aContinueContinue reading “a forever space”

art: a reminder

art is a salve that heals but is also a problem in this day and age, when humans are expected to produce thoughts, ideas and creations, rapidly, on the go for the masses. thus, eroding the essence of art and rendering it only a commodity for consumption. the cultural context is for machines, but humansContinueContinue reading “art: a reminder”

spotlight

under the heavenly spotlight, everything glistens, glimmers and shimmers; go Soulo with your soul and step into your light.

artistic director

life: my production processhumans: my soloists

visualise

as a practitioner of infinity… I live beyond… visualising every human twenty years & beyond. I practice it daily. I’m a pro now.

fyi

I can be a window into possibilities hitherto unimagined… have a conversation and you would know. share your dreams… and you would really know.

from the winds

so immersed in my art, like I’m in a secluded wooden cabin, in a faraway forest, accompanied only by the sounds of torrential rain and howling winds… sometimes I wonder how the world can reach me… I want to take a peek out only when a real connection drifts by. the world might have toContinueContinue reading “from the winds”

student’s day

I can teach endlessly… if the world wants to learn, I will teach. It is a way of life, a process of noticing, absorbing, imbibing and sharing. Infinite Artiste in being an artistic upbringing, is a microcosm of it; a glimpse into teaching & mentoring melting into one another. there is no dearth of informationContinueContinue reading “student’s day”

for raga

she noticed my eyes,in a room full of moving bodies a few years later,I sat still on the floorevery muscle a silent prayer; she watched from miles away and saw something worthy in my stillness; her eyesdidn’t see an inability to move,a fractured relationship with dance like mine did, instead she saw the ribbon inContinueContinue reading “for raga”

at the fair

moving to theatrical voices, replacing screams with breath, deepening eye contact right at the tip of Columbus, grooving to the wave of the camel, collecting a diverse range of experience… like shells lying on the shore of life, expanding, our art portal and preparing to be artistic in nowness.

heart of a teacher

self sustained, independent movers come to life… I am relaxed… my heart is warm… this is luxury… the luxury of seeing the world become clear.

infinity program

Infinity is a unique mentoring process developed by Ragini Bhajanka. It began with a dream: to see humans become Infinite. True to this dream, Ragini named the program, which immerses students in an endless exploration of eternal possibilities that lie in front of them, Infinity. It merges life with breath, mind, spine, body & movement.ContinueContinue reading “infinity program”

organically unique

I want what I’m doing to organically become a sight never seen before, a catalyst for wonder and intrigue. everything I put out into the world is a curated offering for every soul.

my millseconds

over the years, people have shared their intrigue at what I do, and what my process is. I finally have an answer: witness Milliseconds in the coming years… a production process that empowers humans to have an artistic journey throughout their lifespan. the residue of my last four years is these processes. I started writingContinueContinue reading “my millseconds”

starry rain

large windows covered in mist. only fog where the eyes can see. the sudden downpour, a mystery. did my wish turn a dream into a reality? nothing in the universe vanishes, it just transforms. so perhaps the stars slowly disappearing from the night sky are now falling in rain drops; filling our days with theirContinueContinue reading “starry rain”

choices

deprogram… shed… to find your own mind, your own voice away from what has been passed and handed to you. free yourself enough to question, explore… choose and use your learnings. choice is everything.

real, ethereal, surreal

Infinite Artiste, a space for the real, ethereal & surreal. A space where time, self & space melt into one another to usher in a transcendence. A space where pre-conceived constructs evaporate and leave only rain of timelessness in its wake. All the processes here are a journey towards and into that one moment whereContinueContinue reading “real, ethereal, surreal”

milliseconds

Ragini’s production process is unlike any other. Usually in stage performances, it’s difficult to notice an intentionality about it… of course, all the feelings associated with it are there: excitement, pride, a sense of achievement and a high only being on stage can provide. Yet something feels missing. A depth perhaps or a sense thatContinueContinue reading “milliseconds”

a picture to behold

start thinking in visuals… in images, animations, films, graphics, charts… it’ll help you move, write and create in more interesting ways… let visualising become the framework and seep into the seeds of your creation. for example: a butterfly sits on your shoulder, you can take your admiration beyond… imagine the butterfly whispering to you… youContinueContinue reading “a picture to behold”

ruh

ruh se wakif kara diya aapne… ab aadaton pe dil na thehra… saanson se wakif karaya hai aapne… ab jeene pe dil na thehra… kashmakash se wakif karaya aapne… ab doobne se darr nahi lagta… maujon se wakif karaya aapne… ab manzil par dil nahi thehra… aawaz se wakif karaya aapne.. ab sur taal parContinueContinue reading “ruh”

inner elevation

Ragini’s programs are for everyone; especially those thirsty for transformation… They are an attempt at quenching the human desire for growth, freedom & endless creativity. No videos and images can justify the depths to which the inner elevation that’s happening at Infinite Artiste. It’s transformational at the level of every human, to every atom ofContinueContinue reading “inner elevation”

see

to see artistically, is to see with a third eye: the inner eye that exists and sees beyond a humdrum. the nourishment of such sight, creates insight into the worlds we inhabit. allowing us to discover newness & inspiration in all we see. Infinite Artiste, thus is curating such experiences of seeing through productions, showsContinueContinue reading “see”

soulo

An invitation into nowness and newness like never before, Soulo is a performance process unlike any other. Wherein an exploration of the physical body and the cosmic path creates movement. The performance that comes to be, exists in a singular moment. Neither the performer, mentor or audience knows its contours till it comes to be.ContinueContinue reading “soulo”

raga

art is the very essence of one’s existence. do you see yourself as art on a normal day? such purity of feeling is rare. create art for your eyes and others’ eyes. every emotion is art that can be created into movement. born to movement, I work & explore my whole body in simple movements…movementContinueContinue reading “raga”

raga, drip, align

Raga, Drip and Align can create an ocean of possibilities in you… the three together can take any shape in infinity, they can fly Soulo, form an Oasis or a Cocoon and make a Millisecond seem timeless in Fernway. Which is why they pour into every program at Infinite Artiste… because you’re the Infinite Artiste.

one human

the processes of Infinite Artiste, holds the stardust to transform the world through one individual. where, once it enters and becomes part of an individual, it takes a personal root & route in that person… to go and grow in any shape, any form… because each one is infinite, each one is an artiste. allContinueContinue reading “one human”

merger

travelling is an experience of expanding yourself as the world around you expands. it’s a practice of feeling alive, differently, in different settings. if you are aligned and connected with yourself, travelling is a mere merger of life, work, and self.

know yourself

exploration is a state of mind; a conscious decision. constantly knowing yourself is the path to finding your freedom. otherwise, it’s easy to follow generic suggestions and prescribed paths of life but we lose the quality of me-ness when we live life according to others.

legacy

“‪I’m building a lifelong space for humans where they live and express through art as they go through life. A pure connection to who they are, no separation between them and their lifestyle. Stemming from that knowing, work, movement, life—all come together. Peeling off layers as they move; the unnecessary falls away as they crossContinueContinue reading “legacy”

river

this is infinite artiste / an ever flowing /an ever evolving river / carving its pathas it meanders & gushes / always inviting passersby / come, take a dip or sit by it / go with your flow/ a river is for immersion / in its currents / in moments of stillness / respite &ContinueContinue reading “river”

to feel alive

experience opposition, connection, expansion, elevation, evolution and suspension into the universe through Align language at Infinite Artiste. an aligned breath-mind-spine-body-movement is the secret to feeling alive in the cosmos.

student and mentor

find a space, make it your own, curl in to curve into a reach all the way into a feeling, spiral into a perspective till movement brings you together even as you remain who you are as you are… trust in the mentor’s gaze

dance of alignment

Align is dancing the dance of alignment. Align is transcending with anatomy. Align is undoing a deprogrammed structure. Align is diving into the physical & the metaphysical.

full of ease

hi Ragini, just wanted to share something. growing up in dance, in all the classes I’ve done, so many unspoken norms became unbreakable rules. from the way I was supposed to stand to what I was supposed to wear. at Infinite Artiste I feel all the rules just melt. and all that remains is youContinueContinue reading “full of ease”

life in align

every aspect of the body merges with life in Align. for when the world’s spinning around you come to class and quietly balance on one leg, when a day is challenging you just close your eyes and expand through the body or when life’s closing in, you create space for ample breath in your lungsContinueContinue reading “life in align”

own your drip

To Drip is to exist groovily, it is to know how to unapologetically find one’s voice in an ever changing world. To drip is to ooze one’s inherent personality; a raw deprogramming of layers. The look, the hang, the isolations of mind and body are a medium to wordlessly make a statement. They find theirContinueContinue reading “own your drip”

oasis

oasis, a blue sea in a land of dry and brown, a place of rest no starving hearts, no parched souls could this be where we dream? could this be where we unpack ourselves? settle in, for a night, or many more? just a bit longer, to really catch our breath, feel it dance underContinueContinue reading “oasis”

primary languages

Various combinations of the three primary colours: Red, Yellow and Blue create a colour wheel of all possible colours in the world. Depending on the degree of White or Black mixed in, a variety of shades and hues as the play of light & dark come to be. Raga, Drip & Align are the primaryContinueContinue reading “primary languages”

of mentorship

lifelong or nothing, surrender to the mentor, a deep association is the secret across spaces, across exploration journals, through different programs, find more and more step in, be regular it’s a never ending feeling…

you are infinite

an idea, a dream, a vision from the soul, for the soul let’s all slow down, find a flow a river of life, pulsating with processes for body, movement and life a deep awareness of you, step closer and closer to clarity soft eyes, pure heart you are infinite, believe it live it open yourContinueContinue reading “you are infinite”

dream

fabric of your being, hanging by the sill you melt into yourself a sight to see, unbothered, you continue to dream of a life inside a life outside, always on a cloud of infinity.

infinite artiste space

white & beige, sunlight dancing across the light wood floor, reflections all around, sounds waiting to fill your senses, the air, waiting to be filled with a gush of your ideas, let your dreams speak out loud fill your heart with art explore, and explore some more find the magic of play let it carryContinueContinue reading “infinite artiste space”

travel

to transcend is to travel inwards; to travel is to transcend as you go outwards. they’re the same sides of the same coin: of expanding your edges, of knowing and uncovering more about yourself. it’s transcendence in motion. you can be somewhere new and still be you. travelling is to surrender to the unknown, toContinueContinue reading “travel”

choose

to be an explorer, is to choose exploration every second of every day. to constantly choose exploration, is to choose relaxation and freedom of mind. to let wandering be the path to wondering. in letting go of already travelled paths & already paved roads, we chance upon who we are underneath the layers. to beContinueContinue reading “choose”

set it free

we can’t possess art. only experience it long enough to make it our own before it becomes something of its own. to ship something is not to possess your art. it is to set your art free and let it become a part of the universe.

flow

To flow is an immersion in the nowness of being and doing. A certain timeless quality reverberates through this experience of turning inwards and letting our soul fill with sensations, feelings & thoughts. To flow, is to be porous and open to all the ways the universe exists in us. It is the only wayContinueContinue reading “flow”

oasis

Tracing its roots in ancient languages, Oasis comes from a collection of words meaning “a dwelling place.” Geographically, it is defined as a space of green land and water in the middle of a desert. Viscerally, it is an invocation of relief and joy at finding a slice of paradise. An Oasis thus is aContinueContinue reading “oasis”

ragini

inner artist

To dedicate oneself to art is to immerse in art, to become art; to delicately displace dance and movement from pedestals of inaccessibility and instead, mentor humans to search within to find their artist. — Ragini Bhajanka

breath & rhythm

breathe in and breathe out in a rhythm. mindful breathing has the power to heal you in the present time and that is what we want to master. feel new each time you breathe. every breath can transform you. can breath be the preparation for anything you do with the body? find this rhythm.

my space

you enter my space, you enter the process, and it just happens. you happen. the outside world becomes chaos and my space becomes the cocoon. you can feel yourself. you can see yourself. the rhythm of the process takes over. we could be doing anything. everything fits you. come and experience.

you can impact

people want to be impacted by you. so who are you? what’s your core? what’s your calling? what’s your journey? they want to be led by people who own their journey. so live your journey and make an impact through it.

one point

everything that you are, bring it to one point in your eyes and own it. that’s the unique point. others might see you in a hazy light but you see yourself.

my work

my creative work is for people get closer to their dreams. it’s meant to fuel all their passions. that’s what I truly want. whatever I do helps people in what they want to do. when I engage with them, it elevates various aspects of their lives. this connection is important. this drives me to mentorContinueContinue reading “my work”

that’s it

the freedom of living life on your terms is so exhilarating. everything you do revolves around your dreams. keep learning and just do your thing. that’s it. dream and live. that’s it.

base work

the most important work is working on yourself. head to toe. mind – body – life story. it’s an everyday journey. it’s the base. base for everything that comes your way. you’re clear. you’re alive.

create

create more, consume less. add new to the world—new creation—new perspectives—new anything. create your day, create experiences, create moments, create relationships. you get the point.

choose

you choose someone and someone chooses you. you are the common factor. if you are clear, then there will be clarity everywhere. what do you choose, who do you choose, how do to choose, why do to choose? be clear.

learn to move

experiencing movement in your body is a concept. it goes way deeper than we think. you can be with yourself anytime. go away from the chaos around you in seconds. your body is a portal. you can be limitless. so learn how to move!

to hell with perfection

perfection just slows you down. it limits experiences and cuts down action. have a vision and let your creativity flow.

why move

so you can move. if something is not working, then something needs to change, something needs to move. you need to move. keep moving and moving and moving, until it comes to a point where there is no difference between the mind and the body. all the unnecessary elements go away. movement merges both andContinueContinue reading “why move”

your story

the most real thing is your story. your life story. you’re living it. others can only have an idea of what it might be. stay connected to your story. that’s the core. all the answers are right there. understand it, and change the narrative anytime you want.

virtual creations

I want to explore creation virtually. it has endless possibilities. so curious. I enjoy the distance and how I can create, share, and transcend with so many people without physically being together. after two decades of studio creation, this can become a comfortable yet engaging process to dip into from anywhere in the world.

initiative

take initiative. that’s when you know how much your personality can stretch when you poke it by yourself. be more on your own. when associating with someone, use their expertise as a base to practise initiative. initiate for you. initiate with someone.

share and forget. share to forget. share to share again. share to add value. share to give perspectives. share to mentor. share to learn. sometimes it’s the only thing that makes sense.

act pact

this is gold. action is gold. there is satisfaction in the rhythm of action. decide once, act infinitely. repeat. think, act, discard. discuss, act, find. plan, act, succeed. visualize, act, achieve. act, action, actions.

spine

the spine is my constant. I align it every day. cervical to coccyx connection is a daily process. I believe it, I live it, I teach it.

what’s the hurry

as long as I remember, I have only seen hurry around me. watching mum pack the tiffin box in a hurry, then catching the school bus in a hurry. lunch break would be the same. reaching home fast so that I could play longer in the fields, and then hurry home for homework. every stageContinueContinue reading “what’s the hurry”

memories

I remember differently. memories that will propel me forward in life are the ones I keep. being in the moment and using memories to enhance our life further, is the key. new experiences are usually enough. and then the cycle starts again. making new memories to choose from.

listen to you

listening to myself is by far the best thing I have done which has taken me closer to my dreams. that way the source is pure and honest in anything I do.

space to explore

I needed a space which allowed me to explore. explore differently. and to find people who like to do the same. so I created one. it was needed. like breath.

after base

… is exploration. mostly we create a base for our work or life. and then it just stays there. nice and cozy. disrupting peace is like inviting trouble. but that’s when we need to start exploring. we need an ever-evolving base through exploration.

pause & breathe

any time of the day, just pause and check if you’re breathing deeply. make this a habit till the time no pauses are required.

flow

flow is the only thing on my mind, with the ocean right in front of me as I write and the wind sways the fabric I am wearing. right now the flow feels effortless, the flow feels right. the only desire I have today is to flow.

under a spotlight

I have always been in dance classes where bodies spoke. words were just decorations. gestures, physical connections, eye contact… were enough. I love the passing of bodies like passersby. I love how everything can become a performance for an artist. you can create your stage anywhere, and portray emotions anytime without justifying. there should beContinueContinue reading “under a spotlight”

make it real

meet people. hear their voices. connect in real-time. the texture of the voice is better than the text. feel the pauses. enjoy the body language. fall in love with faces and voices. enjoy different moods and foods. see their eyes smile or darken. make friends. make it real.

eyes

clear eyes need practice. they need to be worked on daily as we keep getting layers of unwanted emotions that make our eyes dull. clarity is rare. it’s an art to work that and own the clear you. restless eyes have a look. lost eyes have a look. clear eyes have a look. what eyesContinueContinue reading “eyes”

swim in ideas

it feels good to toss ideas around and swim in them. hear your ideas and use them unabashedly. do you like it? go for it. make it a habit. get to know how it feels. ideate without validation. act without permission. go swim!

the necessary life

your life can be progressive by the second if you travel to all the right places in your mind. it’s a constant decision to let go of the unnecessary. you have to choose that mind space. you’ve got one life. the necessary life.

you then dance

when your dance gets better than you, the process is not from the source. dance shifts, life shifts. that’s the equation we want. that’s the training we want. the source of training is truly working on the individual. it’s a different process. it then becomes a dance of life.

wild ride

glad I’m living life my way. it feels enough. learning to understand. sharing to connect. creating a community of connected humans. teaching differently. seeing further for myself and others. loving the process of my art. I want to feel endless emotions in slow motion and merge them into art. every second belongs to me andContinueContinue reading “wild ride”

the drip show

The Drip Show is a platform created for a community to truly groove. Ultimately, I will present my students as part of a production for audiences. Over three months, I will work on the students’ groovy intensity. It will be an eclectic mix of solos, duets and group creations with groove as the guiding language.ContinueContinue reading “the drip show”

process learning

process learning is the best. even if you have to teach yourself anything new, break it down into processes. let it take months or even years if required. slower the better. any internal change should not feel rushed. reach without racing.

just go

shapeless mind, always next, something else, shapeless search, lost search. mind somewhere else somewhere nowhere let me just go!just gogone just like that in a flash. had to.

base

having a base is so relieving. it can be a base mind, base body or base attitude. basically, all important aspects of life can be ‘based’ up. what it does is, it gives you a platform to step on and go anywhere and explore/experiment. if nothing works you still have that platform to come backContinueContinue reading “base”

where is the fun?

where is the fun and chill? we take life way too seriously. ah, I know you have heard this a lot. think about it again then. relax. really relax. it will do you good in a lot of ways. tension will deplete you. relaxation will add to you. have fun and don’t keep a tab.