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Kalari Immersion

Austin, Texas, USA

6-day

11th-16th or 18th-24th
September 2022

12-days

11th-24th
September 2022

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  • 64 hours
    of training*
  • 12 hours
    of theory*
  • International
    Certificate
* Applies to the 12-day Kalari Immersion

Kalari is unique! Why?

Because no other martial art, provides such a complete system of body conditioning. No modern hybrid training, takes the practitioner on such a deep an authentic path of discovery. Kalari is quite possibly the root of all Martial Arts. Further, it is in its essence, an ancient shamanic practice of zoomorphism; not simply a mimicking of the animals external forms, but a deep connecting, to the primal nature of the animals themselves. It is a practice of realising the forces in the body and the presence of mind that is attained in the moment immediately before the animal attacks. That state of utmost concentration; of total body awareness. Kalari is quite simply the fundamentals of movement training.

Why attend the course?

In this intensive course you will receive a firm foundation in both Kalarippayat and Kalari Chikitsa to a level at which you will feel both competent and confident to practice independently

You will gain a solid understanding of the theoretical background and scientific explanation as to why Kalari is an effective system of training, treatment and rehabilitation

What does the course include?

  • 40 hours training in Kalarippayat
  • 24 hours training in Kalari Chikitsa
  • 12 hours theoretical study
  • International Certificate issued by UNESCO CID
  • Basic treatments for you, if required
  • A printed Manual and videos of your training
  • Discounts on future KalariLab courses
  • 2 months FREE membership to KalariLab Online
  • Ayurvedic oils and traditional training clothes
  • Your own Konkari (training staff)
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Additional services available at extra cost

Note: During the week you will also have the opportunity to receive Kalari treatment at an additional cost.
  • Full Kalari/Physio consultation
  • Full Ayurvedic consultation
  • Your own Ayurvedic prescription & diet regime

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Austin, Texas, USA

6-day

11th-16th or 18th-24th
September 2022

12-days

11th-24th
September 2022

Sign up here

Accommodation & Prices

* Early bird prices end 31 July

Single Occupancy (price for 1 student)

6 days

12 days

  • Not including accommodation
$1200$1050*
$2100$1900*
  • Camp in our 3 acre grounds
$1400$1200*
$2500$2200*
  • Single bed in dorm-style room
$1900$1700*
$3400$2900*

Double Occupancy (price for 2 students)

6 days

12 days

  • Double bed in drom-style room
$3600$3200*
$6200$5300*
  • Queen bed in private room
$4600$4100*
$8400$7400*
  • King size bed in private room
$5200$4700*
$8900$7900*

Optional: 2x gourmet organic vegan meals for $35 per day

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The Location

Ātma Entheogenic Church (All Tribes Medicine Assembly) is a Holistic Healing & Human Optimization Sanctuary on 3 acres of land with 7,000 sqft Private Retreat Home with Indoor Pool, Icebath, Firepit, Sweatlodge, Gym, Gardens, Camping Grounds & Goatfarm, located about 15 minutes drive to Downtown Austin, surrounded by Natural Springs, Farmlands, Waterfalls & Hiking Trails.

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What you shall learn:

  • The principal Vadivu (postures) - the transformative and shamanic elements
  • Cheru thozhil (grounding warm-up exercises)
  • Kalugal (kicks to improve flexibility and flow)
  • Ground exercises (for upper body strengthening and stabilisation)
  • Pila Tangi and Arrapukai forms of Northern style (balance power & release).
  • Stick rolling ( improve proprioception and shoulder strengthening)
  • Vandanam prayer form (Northern style) for aligning the spine and readying the body for practice
  • Vannakam forms (Northern style) to develop devotion, body control and sensitivity
  • Empty-Hands forms (Southern style) to develop balance, agility, speed, effortlessness

Part 1:
Martial Art

Part 2:
Healing Art

What you shall learn:

  • Complete Stage 1 of 4 of the training to become a Kalari Therapist
  • Learn how to perform massage strokes from the Kalari Nadi massage series to treat shoulder and neck problems, headache, insomnia.
  • Learn how to perform Khizi and Dhara treatments (for muscle and joint pain)
  • Get qualified as a Kalari Chikitsa Therapist
  • Leave the course equipped to help others with what you have learnt

What you shall learn:

  • History and Philosophy of Kalari
  • The design of the Kalari and the way of the Abhyasi (practitioner)
  • Anatomy of the Fascial body and the Energetic body (Nadis & Marma)
  • How Breathing and the Spine behave in motion
  • How to restore balance through exercise and treatment
  • How Kalari links to Yoga
  • Sports Science principles in Kalari
  • Principles of tissue healing and exercise rehabilitation
  • An Intro to Ayurvedic principles and to understanding constitution (from Dr. Caoru Osani)

Part 3:
Theory

This course is unique:

Learn from an authentic family lineage almost 1000 years old; from a teacher who has trained in the traditional method of transmission for over 20 years.

Rreceive a unique introduction to this ancient practice with a strong and clear theoretical explanation of both the gross and subtle bodies and how to condition them through Kalari exercise and treatment.

What to expect from the course?​

Training:

  • You will have your own 45-60 minute program to repeat regularly and be well prepared for further training progression in the future.
  • The Kalari training will take place mornings and evenings, up to 2 hours per session.
  • We will be training for 6 days a week - the day of rest is important in preventing a build up of lactic acid in the body and to allow your fascia to rehydrate.

Treatment:

  • Each day we will have 2 hours practical session on Kalari treatment in which you will observe , assist and learn how to give treatments to yourself and others.

Theory:

  • Understand the history and background of Kalarippayattu and how it is developed over its 5000 year history. Learn how western scientific research is now validating the practice.

To Take home:

You will have your own 90 minute training programme that you can repeat independently and continue to improve on your own.

You will receive a printed and illustrated manual about all you have covered and and a certificate endorsed by KKA. Start to build hours towards receiving certification from UNESCO CID.

You will be provided membership to the ‘KalariLab Online Virtual school’ which will allow you to continue learning in the future, with regular updates from me and other teachers and discounts to attend future courses , including masterclasses with my Gurukkal and his most senior students.

Who is teaching?

Adam has been practicing Kalari for over 20 years, teaching since 2006 and working as a therapist in Kalari Chikitsa since 2005. He is now one of the most experienced teachers of Kalari outside of India.

He also studied Physiotherapy at the University of London and worked in several Physiotherapy departments in the UK – treating Musculoskeletal, Respiratory and Neurological conditions.

Working as a professional Actor and Director since 2003, he collaborated with dancers and performers, using both Kalari exercise and treatment in their training
and rehabilitation.

He now runs immersion courses internationally in Europe, Asia and the USA.

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