Sahil Suresh

Biography:

Sahil Suresh is an M.Sc. Psychology graduate and a B-Grade Doordarshan-recognised Kathakali artist with over 13 years of formal training. His interdisciplinary research explores the intersection of Kathakali, psychology, embodied cognition, and expressive arts therapies, with a particular focus on cognitive flexibility and culturally informed therapeutic approaches. He is developing Rasa-Centered Expressive Therapy (RCET), an indigenous framework integrating Indian aesthetic traditions with contemporary psychological practice. His research interests include dance movement therapy, music therapy, emotional and cognitive functioning, and holistic mental health, with a commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of performing arts, psychology, and mental health.