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“Presence is a kinetic truth. It is where your internal emotional landscape meets your external command.”
- Preeti Vasudevan, Founder
Your body is your most powerful asset; your lived experience.
Trusting Your Story (TYS) is a dynamic movement methodology that forges a new frontier in leadership. By integrating the rigorous structural, emotional, and somatic intelligence found in both ancient Eastern and modern Western performance traditions, the work ignites the moving body to awaken and activate your lived experience into a dynamic expression.
This is the intelligence of movement—reclaiming your dynamic body as the primary site of global leadership.
“Preeti truly embodies the spirit of an 'arts ambassador'... she uses her prodigious skills to bridge cultural, linguistic, and political barriers.”
— Jay Raman, Senior Foreign Service Officer, United States
THE WORK
INTELLIGENCE IN THE LIVED BODY
The foundational strength of Trusting Your Story is its rigorous confluence of East-West intelligence: a singular integration of movement-based storytelling, Western science-based movement analysis, and the Wisdom of the Rasas.
The Rasas—an ancient Eastern framework of human emotions—provide a precise map for mastering internal states. By utilizing them as memory carriers and narrative tools, our methodology prioritizes physical activation over abstract study. We align your somatic history with your visionary intent to create a discipline of Sovereign Presence, transforming your lived experience into a permanent, physical command that is felt before you speak.
THE BLUEPRINT
The Trusting Your Story (TYS) method, developed by Thresh, forms the proprietary toolkit from which we build our entire ecosystem—ranging from world-class theatrical productions and global educational outreach to bespoke leadership programs for a diverse spectrum of participants, from emerging youth to seasoned global visionaries. It is the engine that drives our creative presence across the globe, providing a consistent, high-performance framework that translates seamlessly across stages, boardrooms, and communities worldwide.
Embodied learning centers the body as the primary carrier of communication, memories, and emotions. Knowledge is acquired through physical and sensory experiences rather than abstract study, recognizing the body as the site where all lived experience is recorded and expressed.
This time-released energy builds long-term stamina and opens the mind to divergent thinking. Unlike the high-burnout of a traditional gym fix, this is Generative Activation. You leave mentally and physically recharged, equipped with the tools to fine-tune non-verbal communication for superior interpersonal impact)
“The emotion dissipated as I continued in the movements and breathing.”
— June Smith, Executive Coach/Creative/Writer
PROGRAMS OFFERED
ANCIENT WISDOM MEETS MODERN SCIENCE
THE METHODOLOGY
DYNAMIC MOVEMENT
Using the rhythm of motion, voice, and breath to align your internal story with your external presence. Through this activation, we move beyond static posture into a state of kinetic readiness, ensuring your physical command is as fluid and intentional as your visionary intent.
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT (2020-2025)
80,000+
Live & Virtual Audience
50+
Productions & Projects
85%
Growth in programming
60+
Partnerships
DIGITAL REACH
25,000+
User Engagement
23%
Growth in Audience
3,600+
LinkedIn Impressions
9,600+
Website Visits
WHERE HAS TYS BEEN INCORPORATED
GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
Our Supporters
When we started, many students were fearful of songwriting. Breaking it into parts helped them run with their ideas. In the end, they connected deeply with the stories and grew as musicians and storytellers.
— Kristy Jung, Choral Director, Brooklyn High School of the Arts
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CORE OUTCOMES
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AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY: Lead with pride in the distinct, non-hierarchical power of your cultural signature.
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NON-VERBAL MASTERY: Develop a sophisticated command of the unspoken narrative to read yourself and the room with ease.
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INTERGENERATIONAL RESILIENCE: A living bridge where the next generation navigates complex environments through lived history, while the previous generation is revitalized by their future-shaping choices.
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SOMATIC REGULATION: Dissolve the physical armor of stress to remain grounded and empowered to respond with clarity under intense pressure.
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EMBODIED INNOVATION: Build a present that honors everyone’s lived experience to unlock divergent thinking and systemic empathy.
Preeti Vasudaven is a critically acclaimed and celebrated performer, thought-leader, storyteller, educator...Preeti offers wise and playful workshops which include guiding personal narratives, physical movement explorations, participant discussions, and guest speakers and educators. I’ve known Preeti and her pioneering works since 2010 and have been honored to witness Preeti’s visionary engagement with so many people of all ages.
— Dona Lee Kelly, Director of Development, Rubin Museum
Preeti Vasudevan is a cultural thought leader, award-winning choreographer, and somatic polyglot who has spent twenty years redefining leadership through the lens of movement.
As the Founder and Artistic Director of Thresh, an interdisciplinary arts-impact non-profit, and a U.S. Department of State Arts Ambassador for Cultural Diplomacy, she bridges the precision of classical discipline with the freedom of contemporary release. A TEDx Main Stage presenter, Certified Movement Analyst, and Lincoln Center Artistic Committee member, Preeti has worked with global icons like Yo-Yo Ma and Dame Evelyn Glennie, sharing a deep belief in the embodied narratives that drive human connection and resilience.
She leads movement and leadership series that empower you to trust the dance of your lived experience.
THE FOUNDER
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Jordis Ferguson,
Elder, Fort Peck Reservation,
Montana
"This project has opened up my heart and my mind...and it seems like once you open that door—that's where the trust comes in!"
Seema Choudhary,
Young Women's Leadership Program Manager, South Asian Youth Action
"This was such a wonderful workshop that my junior high young women's leadership group enjoyed so much! They’re a very engaged group and a few of the students are dancers, so they loved the interactivity of the session and the theatrical elements to the storytelling. I love how the stories that are highlighted serve to uplift their South Asian identity and empower them as young women."
Dr. Aparna Venkatesan,
Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of San Francisco
"Thank you for this amazing energizing way to begin my day on the west coast! Loved reconnecting to my body as my friend and visualizing birthing a new future. Great way to begin Women’s Month!"
Ballet Rising,
Community Development Organization
Their work together on stage in India deconstructed hierarchies of East and West, suggesting that both dance forms and communities have much to learn from each other, along with strong potential for collaboration and lasting friendships.
