Hi, I'm Aditi

Born and brought up in India to parents who are obsessed with music, as much as I am with dance today, my passion for music and movement started at a very early age where I would sing and dance absolutely everywhere – grocery store aisles, the playground, even while walking down the street or shooting hoops on the basketball court – you name it!

 

I started my formal training in Bharatanatyam, a captivating Indian classical dance form, at the age of 8 and went on to learn Modern dance, Jazz and Contemporary dance styles at a later stage in life.

 

In 2011, after suffering from an aggressive attack of urticaria with no relief from any medication, I took to Yoga and explored the wisdom of ayurvedic principles for a deeper understanding of my body. I discovered my body type to be a combination of Vata-Pitta, and that spicy foods, hot temperatures and high body heat (for example during menstruation) caused inflammation, pain and hives in my body. My professional dance training also came to a halt for a while as my feet would always swell up and cause severe pain after a strenuous class.

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But I adapted dance and yoga to work for me; drawing on various principles I started my movement exploration to better my physical and mental well-being.

 

It was my love for movement, and the growing ecommerce and online shopping boom in India, which led me to quit my cushy 9-5 banking career in 2017 to start The Dance Bible - a dance inspired fashion clothing brand. Building a brand as a first time entrepreneur brought in unique challenges and learnings - from sourcing the fabric to designing and manufacturing, negotiation with vendors and building a seamless supply chain and logistics, building a team and an excellent community, to marketing and day-to-day operations to scaling the brand from 0 to a 8 figure business was a journey literally of blood, sweat and tears.

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Putting in 60-100 hours per week in the founding years, ironically pushed me away from my passion for dancing, which was the very reason I entered the entrepreneurial world.

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The pressure to adopt hustle culture, overworking as a coping mechanism, avoiding asking for help so as not to be perceived as an incompetent leader, never taking time off and prioritizing business, customers and employees over my own mental health were few of the biggest mistakes I made in my entrepreneurial journey.

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After almost 4 years of pushing myself against the wall - movement came to my rescue, to pick me up when I was at my lowest. Much like myself, many entrepreneurs only realize the significance of maintaining sound mental health when they're on the brink of burnout, with stress manifesting in various physical ailments.

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It's for this very reason that I've created the 'Move to Thrive' (MTT) program. It's designed to help busy professionals move your body, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself. MTT is for everyone! No matter your age, fitness level, or dance experience, you're welcome here.

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Your journey awaits, join me as I guide you through movement practices designed to:

→ Release stress and tension

→ Improve energy levels

→ Boost mood and reduce anxiety

→ Enhance self-awareness and body confidence

→ Reconnect with your inner child and rediscover the joy of movement

Read the details here.

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I currently stay in the United Kingdom with my husband, providing movement classes online.

In-person classes coming soon!

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