Date: 1st to 28th Every Month
Language: English
Module: Residential with Meals
Duration: 28 Days
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Pickup: TRV Airport
Kalaripayattu Training and Retreats in Kerala
Kalaripayattu or Kalari is an age-old traditional martial art form that originated from the coastal Indian Southern state of Kerala. Developed by sage Agastya, the Southern Kalaripayattu emphasises combat skills, footwork, striking at vital points and using specialised weaponry.
We at Kerala Yogashala pride ourselves in teaching this ancient form of Kalaripayattu traditionally. Also, we have the requisite infrastructure and training facilities where students can further hone their martial arts skills by using advanced weaponry and other combative skills while balancing their body and minds with our holistic yogic approach of yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation retreats.
Levels of Kalaripayattu Training
Traditionally, training in Kalaripayattu is divided into the following levels.
Maithari or body control exercises
This is the foremost stage in Kalari training and includes body control exercises such as stances, jumps, movements and turns. Attributes like balance, stamina and flexibility are the desired outcomes of this practice stage.
Ankathari or practice of metal weapons
As students become adept in using wooden weapons, they now proceed to train with metal weapons which are lethal and require superior levels of focus and precision. Some of the metal weapons taught are the dagger or Kadara, Sword-Shield or Valum Parichayum and fencing sword or Udaval.
Kolthari or practice of wooden weapons
As students become physically fit and agile, they are then introduced to combat using wooden weapons. These weapons used traditionally are called Kettukari (long staff), Muchan or Cheruvadi (short staff) and the Otta or a curved stick.
Our Approach to Kalaripayattu : Combining Martial Arts with Kalari Yoga
Kalari experts at Kerala Yogashala predominantly focus on the Southern Kalari style of martial arts training. We at Kerala Yogashala view this ancient art form as a complete body-mind system-oriented therapy that emphasises the development and expansion of senses.
We also inculcate Kalari yoga which is a holistic approach to enhancing health and well-being by combining meditation, pranayama, slow-paced Kalari martial forms and the traditional Hatha asanas. This enables a traditional yet an all round dynamic practice.
Our Kalari classes have a holistic yet traditional approach and includes :
Warm up exercises focussing on down kicks
We combine traditional Kalari with dynamic movements of yoga, strength training and mobility.
Combat techniques
Offensive and defensive techniques and movements are taught along with combat sequences for one-to-one demonstrative practices.
Self-defence
Defensive and offensive techniques like locks, throws and how to evade your opponent are emphasised on.
Kicks and Jumps
We employ applicative fighting kicks and flexibility. Use of jumps in interactive training and forms.
Incorporating yoga formats
Introducing traditional Vinyasa sequences of yoga that entail power, flow and grace.
Combat techniques
Offensive and defensive techniques and movements are taught along with combat sequences for one-to-one demonstrative practices.
Use of weaponry
We at Kerala Yogashala lay a lot of emphasis on the correct use of wooden and metal weaponry in a strictly monitored and phased manner.
Breath control and Meditative practices
Kalari martial art requires precision and acumen in combative skills. We have inculcated pranayama, meditative practices and single-point focus supporting the focus of mind and body.
Salutation sequences
Values such as discipline, respect for others as well as the lineage of this traditional martial art form are developed during practice.
Why should you attend
Kalaripayattu Martial Art Retreat?
actors and such other people. Overall, the Kalari art form entails benefits for the body and the mind.
Control and Body Awareness
Kalaripayattu is about fast, dynamic movements that result in enhanced reflexes, an increased sense of balance and self-confidence.
Mobility and Yogic Movement
Regular practice of this ancient art form results in improving flexibility and range of motion. It improves breathing patterns, focus and discipline while supporting the nervous system.
Maintains Overall Fitness
Improves your endurance and stamina. Also, the movements involved support body cleansing and detoxification processes. Sustained practice corrects spinal posture, and improves metabolism while filling you with energy and vitality.
Martial Arts Immersion Retreats
at Kerala Yogashala
If you are looking to develop the discipline of your body and mind while honing combative and non-combative forms of Kalari-this is for you.
Kerala Yogashala believes in a holistic approach towards mastering Kalaripayattu. From time-to-time, our yoga school conducts retreat programs that include daily classes of Kalaripayattu. We have also included Ayurvedic philosophy and cooking sessions along with meditation and philosophy discussions.
Students can avail of traditional Kalari Ayurvedic massage that only works to complement their training.
Daily Kalaripayattu classes
In these daily classes, you will learn :
- Flexibility and mobility focussed body conditioning, warm-ups, jumps, kicks and body attacks
- Kalari yoga
- Martial art flows and movements
- Use of weaponry (wood
- en and metal)
- Combative and non-combative martial arts skills
- Self-defense techniques
- Meditation and breath control exercises
Excursions and Free time
You will get ample free time, post your meals and after completion of your Kalaripayattu training. Stroll at the beaches of Varkala during your free time. Also, don’t forget to explore the verdant countryside of Kerala as you conclude this highly rewarding Kalari retreat at Kerala Yogashala.
Kerala Yogashala is a team of genuine people who have gained knowledge and deeper understanding through lots of practice and experience in yoga and meditation.
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