Kalarippayattu
Dhanurveda Ayurvedic & Kalari Treatment Centre
The Martial Heritage of Kerala
Kalarippayattu is Kerala’s traditional martial art and one of India’s most distinctive living martial traditions. The word combines Kalari, meaning the traditional training space, and Payattu, meaning practice or training. Historically, the Kalari served as more than a martial training ground. It was a place where students developed physical discipline, body awareness, coordination and mental focus under the guidance of a Gurukkal, the traditional master.
The Traditional Path of Training
Traditional Kalarippayattu training develops the body progressively. Students begin with Meythari, the foundational body exercises that develop:
- Flexibility
- Strength
- Balance
- Coordination
- Agility
- Endurance
- Concentration
- Body awareness
As students develop greater physical control, training may progress to traditional weapon practices such as Kolthari and Ankathari. Kalarippayattu is not simply about combat. At its deeper level, it is a discipline of body and mind.
Train in the Land of Kalarippayattu
At Dhanurveda, visitors have the opportunity to experience Kalarippayattu within Kerala’s authentic cultural environment. Training can be arranged for different levels, from introductory experiences to more structured practice programmes.
Learn the movements. Understand the discipline. Experience the tradition.
Dhanurveda Ayurvedic
& Kalari Treatment Centre
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Begin Your Wellness Journey in Kovalam
Whether you are looking for traditional Ayurvedic therapies, Kalari Chikitsa, Marma Chikitsa, Chavutti Thirumal, Naturopathy, Kalarippayattu training or a residential wellness retreat, Dhanurveda welcomes you to experience Kerala’s healing heritage.
Dr. Vinayakumar
+91-62820-30260
Vedas P.G (Manager)
+91-85908-77645