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A Methodology Rooted in Reverence

ATMA Moves is a movement methodology and repertory ensemble founded by Navaji David Nava. Through training, teaching, and choreographic work, it restores depth, integrity, and attentiveness to the relationship between body, movement, and consciousness.

Founded in 2017, ATMA Moves integrates dance, philosophy, spiritual practice, and embodied discipline into a rigorous approach to movement research and artistic development. The work cultivates perceptual clarity, healing, reverence, and a deeper relationship with the living world.

ATMA Moves departs from the culture of competition, comparison, and exclusion that often shapes training spaces. It is a practice grounded in reverence, discipline, and non-cruelty, where rigor and compassion are partners, not opposites.

For some, the practice remains a personal path. For others, it expands into performance through the ATMA Ensemble, where selected artists work under Navaji’s guidance and direction, developing both a personal practice and original choreographic work shaped by the philosophical and energetic foundations of ATMA Moves.

ATMA Moves: A garden where the Spirit can sit.

Two dancers Aidan DeWitt and Kayla performing an acro-yoga pose, with one person standing and supporting the other, who is balanced horizontally. ATMA Moves by Navaji David Nava

CLASSES

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Thursdays | 7-9pm
New Location & Time
Int/Adv | ATMA Moves Class

  • Every Thursday • 7–9pm
    Int/Adv • (open to all levels)

    ATMA Moves is a methodology grounded in reverence and informed by sacred traditions, scientific understanding, and embodied philosophy.

    This is a weekly 2-hour practice that incudes:

    • Neo-Classical Technique
    • Repertoire & Phrasework
    • Flexibility & Conditioning
    • Conscious Development & Breathwork
    • Restorative + Regenerative Practices
    • Community, Consistency & Connection

  • $15

    Accepted methods:

    - Venmo: @Navaji

    - PayPal: @Navaji

    - Zelle: Ask at Class

    or bring cash to class.

  • Olga Roberts Studio (ORS)
    Address:
    401 W 3rd St
    Austin, TX 78701

    Located off 3rd street beside the AMLI, and near Ballet Austin.

    Parking:
    Street Parking is $3.50 for 2 hours

Register for Class
Register for Class

Fridays | 6-9pm
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ATMA Ensemble Lab

  • ATMA Moves Ensemble Lab is an invitation-based training and rehearsal space for ATMA Ensemble Artists.

    Within this ongoing rehearsal container, artists are coached by Navaji and learn original material for performance opportunities through ATMA Moves.

    Dancers interested in joining the ATMA Ensemble are encouraged to attend ATMA Moves classes and share their interest with Navaji.

  • Free for all ATMA Ensemble Artists

  • Location is disclosed only to ATMA Ensemble Artists

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Join the Ensemble