Journal
Articles from
our kalari
Our teachers write here about Kalaripayattu, Kalari Chikitsa and the tradition behind both.
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Kalaripayattu
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
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
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
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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Kalaripayattu
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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Kalaripayattu
Can I Learn Kalaripayattu at Home or Online?
Can I learn Kalaripayattu at home? An honest answer, what a 7-day live online workshop teaches, your set-up, and a safe 15-minute beginner routine.
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Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu Sword and Shield: Val and Paricha
The Kalaripayattu sword (val) and shield (paricha) belong to Angathari. Learn how they are taught in pairs, and why they come after years of training.
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Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu for Women: A Practical Guide
Kalaripayattu for women: what to wear, training during periods, women's rooms and female therapists at the gurukulam, and what the training builds.
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Kalari Chikitsa
Kizhi Treatment: Herbal Bundle Therapy in Kerala
Kizhi treatment explained: Ela Kizhi, Podi Kizhi and Njavara Kizhi, what each is used for, a session step by step, how many days, and who should avoid...
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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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