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Our teachers write here about Kalaripayattu, Kalari Chikitsa and the tradition behind both.
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Kalaripayattu
Kalari Dress: Kalaripayattu Kacha and What to Wear
The traditional kalari dress is the kacha, or uduthuketti. Learn how it is tied, what men, women and children wear, and how to choose the right size.
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Kalaripayattu
Kerala Martial Arts Name: Kalaripayattu and Its Styles
The Kerala martial arts name is Kalaripayattu. Learn its other spellings, its 3 styles, the arts it shares roots with, and where to learn it in Kerala...
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Dhara in Kalari Chikitsa: Oil Flow Therapy
Dhara is one of the most powerful therapeutic practices in Kalari Chikitsa, the traditional healing system connected to Kalaripayattu, the ancient mar...
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Kalari Uzhichil: Massage Before Kalaripayattu Training
Kalari Uzhichil is a traditional therapeutic massage that prepares the body and mind for Kalaripayattu training. Learn how Uzhichil improves flexibili...
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Kuzhi Kalari: The Hidden Depths of Kerala’s Martial Heritage
Kuzhi Kalari, the traditional dug-out martial arts arena, holds profound cultural, spiritual, and historical significance in Kerala’s Malabar region....
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Kalaripayattu
The Mental Health Benefits of Kalaripayattu
In today’s fast-paced world, mental health is just as important as physical health. Traditional practices like Kalaripayattu, one of the oldest martia...
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Kalari Chikitsa
Kathakali and Kalari Marma Chikitsa
Introduction: In the vibrant cultural tapestry of Kerala, two ancient art forms stand out: Kathakali, the mesmerizing dance drama, and Kalari Payattu,...
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Kalaripayattu
Poothara in Kalaripayattu
In the ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu, every aspect carries a profound symbolism and significance, deeply rooted in tradition and spirituality....
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Kalari Chikitsa
Kalari Rejuvenation
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget to take care of ourselves. But it’s so important. With Kalari Rejuvenation, you’re not just taking a brea...
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Kalaripayattu
Types of Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu, often hailed as the mother of all martial arts, is an ancient Indian martial art form that originated in Kerala. It is not merely a phy...
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Why was Kalaripayattu banned?
In the history of Indian martial arts, Kalaripayattu stands as a testament to a rich tradition of physical prowess, mental discipline, and cultural he...
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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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