Clothing
Athma Kalari T-Shirt
A plain cotton T-shirt carrying the Athma Kalari mark. Worn by students here, and by people who have been and gone.
₹500
The dispensary
Oils and clothing from our kalari
We make these herbal oils in our dispensary to our kalari's own recipes, and use the same oils in our treatments. The shop also sells the clothing our students train in.
Clothing
Kalari Uduthuketti
The traditional cloth worn for Kalaripayattu, wrapped and knotted at the waist. What students here actually train in.
₹1,250
Made on site
Why we make our own oils
In the old kalaris, a gurukkal treating a dislocated shoulder could not buy the oil in a shop. Making the medicine was part of learning the art. We still make ours here.
We use each of these in our treatments, and bottle them for you to use at home.
From the journal
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...
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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 Kalar...
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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, Karkkid...
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