Rasa: Exploring the influence of Indian performance theory in drama therapy

The theory and practice of rasa, as prescribed by the Nāṭyasāstra and expressed within numerous performance art traditions, offers theoretical and practical possibilities for the field of drama therapy. The authors present the concept of rasa and related concepts, describe a workshop that explored two practices inspired by the rasa system, and include feedback from participants. Further research is needed on the use of rasic approaches to increase emotional literacy, affect regulation and empathy.