Expressive Arts · Dance/Movement Therapy · Trivandrum
A safe, non-judgmental space where movement becomes a way home to yourself. Come as you are — no prior dance experience required.
About Us
Nävém is a community-based expressive arts initiative founded by Krishnendu, built on the belief that healing doesn't always need words. Through movement, dance, and creative practice, Nävém holds space for people to process, express, and grow — one gentle session at a time.
Our Methodology
Every Nävém session integrates Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) and Expressive Art Therapy to nurture the connection between mind and body — helping people build resilience, regulate emotion, and access what words alone can't always reach.
The psychotherapeutic use of movement to support emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration — used gently, and without any performance pressure.
Drawing, imagery, and creative process used alongside movement, offering more than one way in for people who process differently.
About Krishnendu
Krishnendu is a Dance/Movement Therapy Practitioner, classically trained dancer, Tai Chi for Health Practitioner, and social worker based in Trivandrum. A Linnaeus-Palme Scholar, Krishnendu founded Nävém to bring movement-based mental health support into communities across Kerala — from classrooms and care homes to disaster-response shelters.
Trusted Collaborations
7
years of grounded,
community-rooted work
Services
Whether in a group, one-on-one, or as part of a workshop for your organisation — every offering is rooted in the same idea: you don't need to be a dancer to belong here.
A weekly group movement circle for reconnecting with yourself and each other.
Restorative sessions for caregivers and helping professionals carrying others' weight.
A structured reset space for young adults navigating stress and transition.
Open movement sessions using dance as a gentle entry point to well-being.
Dr. Paul Lam's evidence-based Tai Chi program, adapted for all ages and abilities.
One-on-one sessions that blend talk therapy with movement, art, and embodied practice.
Guided individual sessions for grounding, nervous-system regulation, and calm.
Offered as 1, 2, or 4-day formats, tailored to the group in the room.
Designed for
Media
A few of the stories that have covered Nävém's work in schools, communities, and conversations around mental health in Kerala.
Mathrubhumi
അടിപൊളി മൂവ്മെന്റ് തെറാപ്പിയുമായാണ് ആൽഫാവേഴ്സിന്റെ നാലാംദിനത്തിന് തുടക്കമായത്. തലയും കാലും പുരികവുമെല്ലാം താളത്തിൽ ഇളക്കിയും കൈകളുയർത്തിയും കുട്ടിക്കൂട്ടം രസിച്ചു. മൂവ്മെൻ്റ് തെറാപ്പി വിദഗ്ധയായ ബി.എസ്. കൃഷ്ണേന്ദുവാണ് സെഷന് നേതൃത്വം കൊടുത്തത്.
The Hindu
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. We look at three spaces in Thiruvananthapuram — The Orange Room, Kappiness and Navem — that offer assistance to people dealing with mental health issues. At a time when stigma and fear of judgement come in the way of seeking mental health care, Thiruvananthapuram has a host of spaces that offer support and guidance to navigate the situation.
Print — Healing through movement
IN recent years, conversations around mental health have gained prominence as more people recognise the importance of therapy and emotional support. With this growing awareness, various therapeutic approaches, including Dance Movement Psychotherapy, are emerging as transformative tools for healing.
Contact Us
Curious about a session, planning a workshop for your organisation, or simply want to know more? We'd love to hear from you.
Location
Near CET, Sreekaryam, Trivandrum
Movement is our language
