Journal
Articles from
our kalari
Our teachers write here about Kalaripayattu, Kalari Chikitsa and the tradition behind both.
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Kalaripayattu
10 Days of Kalaripayattu: What You Learn and How It Feels
What you learn in our 10-day Kalaripayattu program: the daily schedule, the 6 parts of the curriculum, prices by room, batch dates and what to bring.
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Kalaripayattu Benefits for Body and Health
Kalaripayattu benefits explained: strength, flexibility, balance, stamina, posture and breath, plus what changes after 2 weeks, 1 month and 2 months.
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Kalaripayattu Training Fees in Kerala: A Cost Guide
Kalaripayattu training fees in Kerala explained: real Athma Kalari prices, what is included, how payment works and the extra costs to plan for.
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Kalaripayattu Teacher Training Course and Certification
A Kalaripayattu teacher training course explained: the path from Parijaya to TTC, costs, the 90% attendance rule and what a Kalari certificate means.
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Kalaripayattu Classes in Malappuram and Kozhikode (Calicut)
Looking for Kalaripayattu classes in Malappuram or Kozhikode? Where Athma Kalari is, how to reach us, what we offer and what to look for in a kalari.
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Best Kalaripayattu Training in Kerala: How to Choose
How to find the best Kalaripayattu training in Kerala: a checklist on teacher, lineage, kalari, style, stay and certificates, plus red flags to avoid.
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Kalari Chikitsa
Murivenna and Kalari Oils: Uses and Safe Use
Murivenna is a traditional Kerala oil for bruises, sprains and injuries. Learn its common uses, why oils matter in Kalari, and how to use them safely.
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Kalaripayattu Belt, Ranks and Levels Explained
Is there a kalaripayattu belt system? There are no coloured belts. Learn how the 4 stages, the teacher's judgement, titles and certificates work.
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Kalaripayattu vs Yoga: Differences and Common Ground
Kalaripayattu vs yoga, from a Kalari teacher's view: a side-by-side table of purpose, movement and breath, what they share, and how to practise both.
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Kalari Chikitsa
Chavitti Uzhichil: The Kalari Foot Massage
Chavitti Uzhichil is the Kalari foot massage, given with an overhead rope and warm oil. How it feels, who it suits, who should avoid it, and how to as...
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Kalari Diet: What to Eat Before and After Practice
A practical kalari diet: when to eat before practice, the 3 vegetarian meals at the gurukulam, staying hydrated, Karkkidaka kanji and avoiding alcohol...
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Topics
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Kalaripayattu
The martial art itself: its stages, its weapons, its stances and its history.
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The healing half of the tradition: marma, oil therapy and what it treats.
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Longer pieces on the Gurukulam, the lineage and life inside it.
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