NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for health advice. This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of the brain, rhythm, and healing. Statements in this talk around anxiety and OCD treatments have been challenged by scientists working in this field and warrant further scientific investigation. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfUnderstand how rhythmic patterns like Indian Taals bridge cultures, boost cognition, and alleviate pain and stress. Siya Marwah is a Bsc Psychology Final year student at the University of Bath. A certified yoga instructor, and a Bachelor of Arts holder in Indian classical dance and music, Siya is the founder of Kulaa.fit, a platform that bridges fitness and Indian art forms that promote holistic well-being. She was also the Co Founder & Treasurer of the Bath Indian Dance Society. She spent a year at the Bio Behavioural Pain Innovations lab at Harvard University conducting research on pain management, and contributed to college clubs, and international conferences. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx