Thu 5 Nov – Sun 15 Nov
10-day residential program
10 days to pause and reset
Live and train at the gurukulam the traditional way. Up before sunrise, 3 Kalari sessions a day, mantra sadhana and seva on the farm.
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₹16,000
From
Training, stay and meals
- 2 batches a month
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10 days
2 batches a month
Each covers 2 weekends
- Every day
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3 sessions
Every day
Plus mantra sadhana and seva
- To book
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₹3,000
To book
Non-refundable, balance at check-in
Prices in
Next batches
Choose your 10 days
Thu 19 Nov – Sun 29 Nov
19–29 Nov 2026
Choose a roomThu 3 Dec – Sun 13 Dec
3–13 Dec 2026
Choose a roomWhat you will experience
One ancient art, lived for 10 days
Kalaripayattu is one of the oldest martial arts in the world, born in Kerala. Here you live and train the way it has always been taught.
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Learn Kalari
Train in the foundations of Kerala’s traditional martial art, with your teacher correcting you in every session.
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Long stick
Learn the rhythm, reach and timing of the long stick.
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Mantra sadhana
Each morning, sound and breath to calm the mind.
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Farm seva
Work on the gurukulam’s organic farm for an hour each afternoon.
What you will learn
The core of Kalari practice
Step by step, at a pace that respects your body.
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Salutation
Vandanam
Every practice begins by honouring the earth, the teacher and the art.
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Postures
Vadivukal
Stances based on animals, for strength, balance and awareness.
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Leg swings
Kaalukal
Swings that open the hips and build flexibility.
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Footwork
Chuvadukal
Stepping patterns for agility, rhythm and coordination.
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Body movements
Meypayattu
Sequences that link breath and body, for stamina and flow.
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Long stick
Vadiveeshal
Training with the long stick for timing, control and focus.
A day at the kalari
What the day looks like
Training, stillness, food and seva, each in its place.
- 5:30 – 7:30 AM Kalari session 1
- 8:30 – 9:30 AM Mantra sadhana
- 9:30 – 10:30 AM Breakfast
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Kalari session 2
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM Lunch
- 3:30 – 4:30 PM Seva on the organic farm
- 5:30 – 7:30 PM Kalari session 3
- 8:30 – 9:30 PM Dinner
Prices
Choose your stay
Per person for the full 10 days, with training and 3 meals a day.
Dorm
₹16,000
Shared and simple
- Men's Shared Dormitory
- Women's Shared Dormitory
Private hut
₹20,000
Quiet and close to nature
- Single Hut
- Women's Private Room
Single room
₹27,000
Your own private space
- Single Room
AC room
₹37,000
Air-conditioned comfort
- Deluxe Single
Included
- 3 Kalari sessions a day · With corrections from your teacher.
- Mantra sadhana and seva · Every morning and afternoon.
- Your stay · In the room you choose, for 10 nights.
- 3 meals a day · Simple South Indian vegetarian food.
Not included
- Airport and station pickups · Our regular drivers charge fixed fares.
- Treatments and massages · Optional. You can add a package when you book.
- Kalari clothing · You can buy it at the gurukulam when you arrive.
If your plans change: we do not give refunds. Any money you have paid and not used stays as credit for a future visit.
How to join
How booking works
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Choose a batch and a room
Places are limited in each batch.
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Book with ₹3,000
The booking fee holds your place, and it is not refundable.
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Arrive on the first day
You pay the rest at check-in.
No. The program starts from the salutation and the basic stances, at a pace that suits your body.
There are 2 batches a month. Each starts on a Thursday or Friday and runs for 10 days, so it covers 2 weekends.
You do not need to be fit to start. Each student gets individual corrections. You will probably be sore for the first few days.
The minimum age is 7. There is no maximum, as long as you are willing and physically able.
Yes. Message us and we will help you carry on with a 1-month or 2-month program.
3–4 sets of loose clothes for practice, a blanket and towels, and knee or ankle support if you need it. For check-in, Indian guests bring an Aadhaar card and a passport-size photo. Overseas guests bring a passport and visa or OCI card.
Yes, 3 fresh South Indian vegetarian meals a day. Tell us about allergies in advance and we will work around them.
We do not give refunds. Anything you have paid and not used stays with us as credit, and you can use it on a future visit.
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