A Dedicated Performer
Jharna started her training in Bharata Natyam at the tender age of 9 under guru Sudha Thakkar in Bombay, India. As a young aspirant, she always dreamt of becoming an accomplished dancer. That dream was fulfilled as she achieved her goal by picking up the pieces of her unfinished training from India and continuing it in the USA. This centuries old pure classical art form had made such an impact on her since her childhood that she was determined to complete her Arangetram.
Jharna's commitment and determination was instrumental in her decision to resume her training in the US. She was introduced to Ambika Sukumaran, a noted film actress and dancer, who accepted her as her disciple. Her resolve coupled with untiring dedication and effort paid off handsomely. In April 1991, Jharna's dream was fulfilled and she had achieved her goal - The Arangetram was a tremendous success.
Following her Arangetram, Jharna has performed on several occasions. Her latest performance was at a reception at the Hyatt Regency in Princeton, NJ in honor of New Jersey Governor James E. McGreevey, who was among the many distinguished guests and dignitaries from the tri-state area.
Her love and passion for dance influenced her to start a "dance school" concentrating on classical, semi-classical, and folk dance instruction. The school in its early stages will be based in her home but will have a unique, "floating dance floor" which will allow her to travel wherever she is needed.
In addition to her school of dance, Jharna is also a Grand Master in Reiki, White light, and Transcendental meditation. She has even studied the art of Yoga and mastered its techniques of breathing (pranayam) as well as all the positions/postures (aasans). Reiki (literally translated to Rei – Universal, Ki – Force energy) is a Japanese practice of spiritual healing, which is considered a form of alternative medicine.
Jharna has learned this practice from the Reiki India Research Center, which followed the original Usui System of Reiki developed by Dr. Mikao Usui. She attained her third degree (the Grand Master level) of Reiki and has been practicing the form of healing for over fifteen years.
After mastering the system, she has dedicated herself to helping her students and private clients achieve a sense of clarity, focus, positivity, and an overall state of well being. It is her goal to prove that anyone is capable of learning, receiving, and giving Reiki. She firmly believes that the truth of Reiki and healing is open to all who chose to accept and have faith in the strength of its power. She utilizes her knowledge of Transcendental and White light meditation and incorporates both styles into her Reiki practice. In this way, she can decide which form of meditation will work better for the student/individual in her seminar. Given her extensive background in the combination of Reiki, Yoga, and meditation, she is able to teach her students how to maintain stability of the mind, body, and the soul.
Email: jharnais@hotmail.com
